Optimum ยท 6 hours ago
Manager, Software Engineering
Bethpage, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$134K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expOptimum is a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, seeking a technically strong and inspirational Manager, Software Engineering to lead development efforts for internal and customer-facing tools. This role is pivotal in driving the success of their One Agent and Lightspeed platforms, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that meet customer needs and business objectives.
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Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of engineers across front-end and API development
Provide hands-on technical guidance and unblock team members
Oversee development of centralized platforms for agent and customer use
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions
Ensure Agile best practices are followed across the team
Manage both onsite and offshore development teams
Split responsibilities across One Agent and Lightspeed applications
Drive multi-scrum technology feasibility, delivery, and quality in partnership with product and design teams
Effectively and respectfully drive technical team interactions, persuasively influencing architecture, software design, implementation, and incident recovery
Advise team members on the quality of software designs, code, tests, and documentation
Proactively build strong relationships with product, design, and business/operations counterparts within and across teams
Understand and articulate the financial benefits and costs of capabilities, incorporating this information into decision-making
Thoroughly vet and refine requirements to clearly articulate their intent
Establish clear cost and time commitments to stakeholders, ensuring they are met with assistance
Consistently communicate with stakeholders about expectations and proactively share knowledge to elevate others
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field
Minimum seven years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
Strong technical background in relevant technologies (e.g., Go, Java, cloud platforms, CI/CD)
Strong experience in ReactJS, JavaScript, and Java
Understanding of API development
Proven leadership in managing distributed teams
Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies
Excellent communication and team-building skills
Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, foster collaboration, and drive results
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication to different audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on finding creative solutions to complex challenges
Experience managing software development projects, including scoping, planning, and execution
Preferred
Experience with customer-facing platforms and internal tools preferred
Background in telecommunications an advantage
Company
Optimum
At Optimum, we believe in the power of connection. We deliver fast internet, mobile, TV, and phone services to millions of homes and businesses.
5001-10000 employees
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