Software Development Senior Manager

Software Development Senior Manager

Based @ The Ellinikon Offices

We are seeking a seasoned technology professional to lead the software development of The Ellinikon Digital Services Platform.

He/She will be a member of the Digital Development Team of the Property, Facility and Experience Management Unit.

Job Summary

The Software Development Senior Manager will be responsible for engineering practices, test driven development, continuous integration, and automated deployment. He/She will manage software development teams and engage in hand-on coding.

In detail, the Software Development Senior Manager will have the following responsibilities:

1. Platform architecture and technology:

2. Execution and visionary force behind the digital platform

3. Own the strategic how, who and when of the software delivery
4. Create a modular and scalable solution
5. Provide deep insights into newest tech stacks and trends, able to articulate and make build vs buy decisions as well technology selection decisions
6. Ensure cyber and data security compliance
7. Understand, implement and integrate enterprise solutions covering ERP/CRM
8. Own the overall technological architecture of the products, as well its short- and long-term evolution
9. Lead quarterly Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Engineering KPIs

10. Supervise engineering team (in-house and/or external), set practices in clean coding, test driven development, continuous integration, and automated deployment

11. Be hands-on and "lead by doing" when needed, may it be in coding, architecture design or team management to illustrate best practices

12. Technology and business strategy alignment:

13. Define and create visibility on technology and architecture vision and roadmap in-line with business strategy

14. Work with the Product team to align product roadmaps with strengths and opportunities within the technical stack and architecture
15. Challenge technical constraints and procedures through pragmatic solutions to maximize value for the business
16. Provide input on feasibility and cost impact
17. Manage and optimize software vendor &partner relationships and contracting

You will be a successful candidate for our job opening, if you can identify yourself with the following criteria:

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field

A Master's degree or additional certifications is a plus

Professional Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in technical management, system and software architecture, software development
• Has been accountable for the build and delivery of digital experiences with high mean active user volume
• Experienced in managing high value budget
• Proven programming skills in web technologies (like Java, Ruby on Rails, Node.JS)
• Deep knowledge in cloud technologies and DevOps approach
• Track record in leading the build of scalable cloud-native products using modern and stable technologies

On a personal side, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following qualities:

• Strong command of the English language
• Strong communication skills with ability to align the organization on complex technical decisions
• Strong leadership skills
• Able to drive alignment and compromise between different stakeholders
• High energy and passionate individual who inspires teammates
• Embraces a culture of trust and transparency

Our Company offers:

Our vision is to bring to life the largest urban regeneration project in Europe. So, we need to attract the most talented people in our industry and offer all the necessary means and procedures to support them, not only to fill their job description but also to rise above and beyond expectations.

Thus, we do provide:

• A passionate working environment
• A competitive compensation package according to professional experience, combined with additional benefits
• An exceptional opportunity to work in and develop one of the most challenging Companies in Greece

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in any employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. Our premises have been especially designed to be accessible to people with disabilities.