Software Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager 

Who We Are

Offering a complete ecosystem of maritime services, including broking, finance, port services and research, Clarksons is at the heart of global shipping. Our unrivalled reach, expertise, and depth of experience, combined with leading research, enables us to partner with clients across every sector to meet the demands of the world’s rapidly evolving maritime, offshore, trade and energy markets. Building our unique heritage and harnessing our insights to see further, faster, we work with our clients and communities to create strategies that have a positive impact on industry and the world around us. Dedicated to excellence, it’s our people that drive success for our clients. To understand more including day-to-day life at Clarksons, visit us at www.clarksons.com

Summary

Clarksons Digital is seeking a new Engineering Manager to help build and manage teams to deliver an ambitious new project for the Broking division.

The Role

The role of Engineering Manager at Clarksons Digital requires a diverse skill set and a combination of technical expertise, leadership qualities, and interpersonal skills. 

• Team Oversight: Manage and oversee delivery teams, comprising developers, QA Engineers, and SDETS.
• Team Building and Maintenance: Build and nurture high-performing teams that consistently deliver quality software and continually improve.
• Support & Collaboration: Act as a liaison between engineering and product teams, aiding in process improvements and issue resolution for efficient delivery.
• Multi-Functional Teams: Manage multi-functional teams working on products, architecture, and solutions.
• Location and Collaboration: Potential requirement to manage teams across multiple offices and countries, with the flexibility of being non-UK-based and able to travel to London when necessary.

Skills and Experience

• Personal Attributes: Communication: Excellent communication skills across all levels.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Leadership: Experience in managing, mentoring, and coaching teams.
• Empowerment: Ability to foster independence and self-sufficiency in your teams.
• Project Management: Proficiency in planning and executing successful projects while understanding the broader picture.

Core Skills

• Technical Expertise: Strong technical background, preferably in .NET.
• Team Support: Proven experience in mentoring, managing, and supporting teams for successful deliveries.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail to aid teams in their delivery processes.
• Balanced Approach: Pragmatic delivery approach that balances business and technical needs.
• Prioritization: Ability to manage and prioritize workload across multiple projects and teams.

Desirable 

• Agile Methodologies: Knowledge of various agile methodologies.
• Lifecycle Experience: Working experience with applications at all stages of their lifecycle.
• Delegation Skills: Ability to discern when to delegate and when to provide direct guidance.
• People Management: Prior experience in hiring, performance management, and individual career development.

What you can expect

Despite our growth, we managed to maintain a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere of a tightly knit team that can implement complex projects comprehensively and effectively. Each of us knows what is expected from us and has adequate space and freedom of action. The actual work is important, but it’s also essential for us at Clarksons that we all stay happy, relaxed and motivated. That’s why we provide a wide range of benefits to all our employees:

• Private medical care (Luxmed)
• Voluntary group life insurance
• MyBenefit or Multisport card
• Language courses (English and German)
• Employee referral program
• Paid days off from services (B2B)
• A paid day off to care for your health - “Dzień na U,”
• Integration events, joint company trips, birthday celebrations and many others.

What we offer

• Salary: DOE 30 000 – 38 000 PLN/month (B2B) or UoP.
• Flexible working hours.
• You choose how you work - from our office in Poznań or remotely from home, or like most of us, work hybrid.
• Strong focus on growth, interesting projects & people who enjoy working with each other!