Software Engineering Manager (m/f/d)

- Design and optimize the full software development life cycle, from initial planning and analysis through to production deployment and maintenance. - Establish high standards for software quality by mandating a comprehensive testing suite, including JUnit, integration tests, load testing, and automation. - Oversee seamless transitions across Dev, Stage, and Production environments, ensuring platform stability at every stage. - Drive the ScrumBan model, blending the structure of Scrum with the flexibility of Kanban to optimize team throughput. - Lead daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and sprint planning. Take full ownership of sprint goals, managing deadlines, and ensuring predictable delivery cycles. - Effectively distribute tasks across the team to maximize productivity without compromising quality. - Coordinate with Software Architects and Product Owners to manage release cycles. Produce detailed Release Notes and ensure every deployment meets our rigorous quality gates. - Enforce a strict policy against direct production hotfixes; advocate for proper root-cause analysis and promotion through the standard pipeline. - Implement and monitor KPIs to assess team performance and software health, proactively identifying bottlenecks before they impact the roadmap. - Document every step of SDLC with the team and ensure Confluence is up to date with latest changes. - Maintain technical proficiency by getting into the code when required to solve complex blockers or provide architectural guidance. - Dedicate 30% of your bandwidth to develop code and supervising the testing strategy to ensure the software platform remains scalable and secure. - Act as the primary bridge between the technical team and senior management, translating complex technical requirements into clear business objectives for Product Owners and Stakeholders.