Job Description
Our Vision
We believe in a world where travel companies can innovate freely, growing and accelerating their business, while delivering the experience travelers want and the change the industry needs.
FLYR is a technology company that unlocks freedom to innovate for the travel industry – eliminating legacy constraints to enable real-time decision making and create the experiences travelers seek. With FLYR, businesses are able toquickly unlock modern retailing capabilities, improve revenue performance and modernize the e-commerce experience.
Flight Itinerary (About The Role)
We are seeking an Engineering Manager with a solid background as a developer who can engage with engineers on a technical level. This role is about representing the Software Engineers in the assigned teams, as well as leading and developing them to perform in a fun and complex environment. It’s about filling people with a sense of duty as well as sparking interest to improve our intricate systems. You will encourage engineers to come up with bold ideas as well as maintain vigilant supervision to safeguard project integrity.
What Your Journey Will Look Like (Responsibilities)
Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop two high-performing teams of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, learning, and accountability.
- Provide coaching and career development support, helping engineers grow their technical skills and achieve professional goals.
- Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and team meetings to provide guidance and foster an open, inclusive team environment.
Technical Strategy and Execution:
- Collaborate with Product Management, Design, and other stakeholders to define the engineering roadmap, setting clear priorities and goals.
- Drive project planning and execution, ensuring the team delivers high-quality work on time and within scope.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the technical stack and guide the team in making technical decisions that align with long-term company objectives.
Technical Leadership and Guidance:
- Act as a technical advisor, assisting team members with complex problems and providing technical direction on projects.
- Collaborate with and facilitate IC collaboration with architects and senior engineers to ensure solutions are scalable, robust, and adhere to the company’s technical standards.
- Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and industry trends to support ongoing innovation and ensure competitive advantage.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA, and Operations) to align technical deliverables with business objectives.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Ensure engineering team efforts are well-coordinated with overall product timelines, deadlines, and organizational priorities.
What To Pack For This Trip (Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Advanced degrees or certifications in Engineering, Management, or related fields are a plus.
- 5+ years of engineering experience with a proven track record of delivering scalable software solutions.
- 2+ years in a management or leadership role, with experience in team building, coaching, and developing engineers.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, resource planning, and leading cross-functional engineering teams.
- A desire to continuously deliver customer value.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- A people-first mentality with a passion for team building, mentorship, and fostering a positive work culture.
- Fluency and proficiency in both Spanish and English
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and engineering best practices.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages in the .Net Development Stack
- Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and modern development tools (CI/CD, version control, automated testing).
Optional Carry-On (Preferred Qualifications)
- Proven track record of management of complex projects.
First-Class Amenities
- Indefinite-term contract
- Private Medical Insurance
- Sodexo Food vouchers
- Bonus for extralegal transport
- Additional 7 days of extra holidays
- Internal technology training and tech sessions
- Team building events
Our Commitment to Equality
Here at FLYR, we’re committed to growing with intention, having our teams better reflect the world around us. We strive to create an environment of inclusion and even more importantly, belonging, where psychological safety, empathy, and human connection are at the center of our leadership principles. Not only does this enable us to create better products and have a better work environment, it’s good for the bottom line and it’s the right thing to do.
FLYR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetics, marital or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, FLYR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.
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