Engineering Manager

As an Engineering Manager at PowerSchool, you will lead a talented team of engineers responsible for developing new solutions projects, fulfilling customer sponsored development projects, and enhancing our Document Management platform. You will play a critical role in driving innovation, ensuring high-quality software delivery, and maintaining the stability and scalability of our production platforms. This position requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a proven track record in managing scaled, production platforms with millions of users. 

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, empowering them to achieve their full potential.
• Project Management:

• Oversee new solutions projects, customer-sponsored development utilization, and enhancements to the Document Management platform, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define project requirements and priorities.
• Manage customer-sponsored development team and ensure adherence to SDLC practices, quality standards, and delivery of customer projects within budget.

• Technical Expertise:

• Possess strong technical expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, React, and Angular.
• Experience with AWS and DevOps practices, including infrastructure as code, continuous integration, and deployment automation.

• Production Platform Management:

• Manage scaled, production platforms critical to customer business operations with millions of users, ensuring stability, reliability, and scalability.
• Proven ability to resolve outage issues quickly, with a focus on root cause analysis (RCA) post-outage to prevent recurrence.

• Agile Methodology:

• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies, ensuring that sprints are accurately pointed, releases are on time, and defects are limited.
• Incorporate quality assurance engineers into sprints and define test strategies to support fast go-to-market development.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, QA, and customer support, to deliver impactful solutions that meet customer needs.

• Continuous Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team, optimizing processes, and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and quality.

To be considered for and to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  

Qualifications include:  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Proven experience as an Engineering Manager, with a track record of successfully managing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical background with proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, React, Angular.
• Experience with AWS services and DevOps practices.
• Experience with MongoDB, DynamoDB, and Elastic Search
• Demonstrated ability to manage scaled, production platforms with millions of users, including resolving outage issues and conducting RCA.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

Environmental Factors 

• Constant indoor collaborative work environment in close contact with co-workers 
• Frequent social interactions and interruptions 
• Frequent work under time restraints 
• Occasional travel 

Physical Requirements 

Lifting/Carrying: 

• Occasionally carrying items weighing under 10 lbs. 
• Rarely carrying items weighing between 11-20 lbs. 

Twisting/Turning: 

• Occasionally reaching over shoulder 
• Overhead and reaching outward 
• Occasionally bending 
• Frequently walking normal surfaces  
• Constant sitting  

Other: 

• Constant use of keyboard, fine dexterity, grasping, holding 
• Constant repetitive motion – hands 

PowerSchool offers the following benefits:

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Comprehensive 401(k) plan
Generous Parental Leave
Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $152,000 – $174,000. The compensation range is specific to the United States and incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accommodations@powerschool.com.

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