Engineering Manager

Job Overview 

We at Coursera are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead our Internal Tools POD. This role requires a technical leader who can actively contribute to development while managing a team of 5-6 front-end and back-end engineers. The team focuses on building and enhancing internal tools that improve operational efficiency and drive business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

• Actively contribute to development, ensuring high-quality code delivery while balancing managerial responsibilities.

• Own the design, development, deployment, maintenance, bug fixes, and ownership of the product roadmap for internal tools on top of Coursera's existing architecture.

• Focus on low-code deployment solutions to accelerate tool development and delivery.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and ensure successful implementation.

• Drive technical best practices, ensuring scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions.

• Prioritize projects based on impact, urgency, and alignment with business goals.

• Upskill and guide the team to gradually take ownership of more complex back-end systems built on Scala or requiring intricate business logic.

Qualifications Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (required).

Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with a strong focus on full-stack development.

• 1-2 years  experience in technical leadership and people management.

• Proficiency in Java, CRUD APIs, GraphQL and database management.

• Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Familiarity with low-code platforms is a plus.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Candidates with experience in service companies, particularly those focused on building internal efficiency tools, are preferred.

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in Java, Python, or similar languages. 

• Frontend Technologies: Experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js. 

• Data Engineering: Expertise in designing efficient CRUD APIs and database management with simple entity structures. 

• Cloud Technologies: Familiarity with AWS, Google Cloud, or similar services.

• Project Management: Ability to manage timelines, prioritize tasks, and deliver results effectively.

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