Engineering Manager / Engineering Manageress

Why Should You Apply?

At Sonar, we are a group of brilliant, motivated, and driven professionals dedicated to helping organizations build responsible, secure, and high-quality code quickly and systematically. Our solutions do not merely address the symptoms of issues; we tackle problems at their source—specifically, the source code.

We pride ourselves on our dynamic culture, with employees located worldwide and hub offices in the USA, Switzerland, the UK, Singapore, and Germany. We believe our team members deserve the opportunity to work on a product they are proud of, love what they do, and feel energized by their peers. With our deep roots in the open-source community, our mission is to deliver solutions that ensure Clean Code.

The Impact You Will Have

As an Engineering Manager at Sonar, you will lead a team of 5-10 developers to build, automate, and operate software utilized by millions of Sonar customers worldwide. Your role will encompass owning the professional growth and development of your team, fostering a high-performance engineering culture, and driving the creation of well-crafted software for our products.

You will enhance our products by leading the establishment of the squad's annual and quarterly objectives in close collaboration with the Product Management team while contributing to and overseeing technical architecture and engineering direction.

In this role, you will also promote consistency across SonarSource’s engineering organization by working closely with your engineering manager peers to foster and share engineering best practices. Additionally, you will participate in an on-call rotation to address any critical system issues that may arise outside of regular working hours.

On a Daily Basis, You Will

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to help individuals grow in autonomy and contribute to the team's success.
• Ensure that the engineers are well-equipped to deliver a monthly release of SonarQube.
• Assist engineers in building a platform for the delivery of other functional squads.
• Hold yourself and your team accountable to high engineering standards.
• Foster a safe culture of feedback, continuous improvement, and collaboration, encouraging team members to share ideas and concerns openly.
• Align feedback with other teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Partner with product managers, designers, and team leads to clearly communicate a vision for the squad that aligns with company strategy.
• Ensure the squad defines clear objectives aligned with team, department, and company goals.
• Track sprints and progress to ensure accountability.
• Oversee that processes and ceremonies align with company expectations for delivering the best product possible.
• Facilitate collaboration with squad stakeholders (Product Managers, developer squads, Marketing, Management, etc.).
• Collaborate with the hiring team to recruit talented engineers for your team and improve the hiring process.
• Account for the onboarding of new team members within the squad.
• Lead by example, modeling the behaviors and values cherished by the company, including humility and servant leadership.

The Technical Skills You Will Demonstrate

• 8+ years of software development experience with a strong understanding of software testing.
• A developer mindset with experience in the coding lifecycle, secure code production, and code reviews.
• Advanced knowledge of the Java ecosystem and a solid understanding of the DevOps mindset.
• Good knowledge of at least one programming language, enabling understanding of end-user context and expectations.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

The Leadership Skills You Will Demonstrate

• 3+ years of experience in a leadership or management role with a proven track record of delivering results and building high-performing teams.
• A growth mindset and a passion for helping individuals and teams reach their fullest potential.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• A capability to make tangible progress amid ambiguity and limited knowledge.

The Soft Skills You Will Demonstrate

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A clear understanding of problem articulation before proposing solutions.
• Ability to deliver effective feedback and listen attentively.
• Ability to navigate small conflicts positively and facilitate resolution.
• A high level of autonomy while remaining open to help and feedback from peers.
• A commitment to self-challenge and personal growth.

Why You Will Love It Here

Our culture and mission distinguish us. We have a vibrant work environment that values respect and kindness while encouraging innovation and resilience. We believe that the best ideas rise to the top, and everyone’s voice matters.

We understand that great people form a great company. We value interpersonal skills as highly as technical skills and aim to maintain a friendly, laid-back atmosphere while being passionate leaders in our domains. Our 550+ SonarSourcers represent 33 different nationalities and bring diverse perspectives.

We prioritize work-life balance and offer a flexible work policy, allowing for hybrid remote and in-office work (minimum three days a week in the office - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday).

We embody a growth mindset, encouraging continuous education and skill acquisition in an ever-changing industry.

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As a global workforce, we recognize the value of diverse backgrounds and cultures. We proudly maintain an equal-opportunity environment, considering all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination.

All offers of employment at Sonar are contingent upon the results of a comprehensive background check conducted prior to the start date.

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