Software Engineering Manager

  • Remote - Bulgaria

Remote

Software Development

Manager

Job description

We are TINQIN – Technology Expertise, Industry Knowledge, Quality Focus and Innovation Spirit!

As part of the Be Ys group, TINQIN was founded to challenge the status quo. We’re more than just a software company – we’re the driving force behind transformative solutions that shape the future of the insurance industry and beyond. While we may not be a household name, our cutting-edge technologies are already making waves, powering success stories across the globe.

Our journey began with a simple yet bold vision: to harness the power of technology, industry expertise, and a relentless focus on quality to deliver unprecedented business value. Today, with a team of over 550 brilliant minds, we’re doing just that – pushing boundaries, solving complex problems, and helping our clients stay ahead of the curve.

As we continue to grow and innovate, we’re not just looking for employees, but rather searching for visionaries, creators, team players, and trailblazers ready to embark on a new challenge, Join us and let’s create the future of technology together!

Software Engineering Manager is the second mid-level leadership position we are opening, reflecting our commitment to growing a strong, scalable engineering organization. If you’re passionate about building high-performing teams and driving engineering excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do

  • Lead and Inspire Teams: Oversee 3–4 cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Foster collaboration, mentorship, and a culture of innovation and accountability.

  • Drive Technical Excellence: Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based backend systems and native iOS/Android mobile apps. Ensure adherence to best practices, code quality, and scalability.

  • Own End-to-End Delivery: Collaborate with Product, UX/UI, and QA teams to prioritize projects, define roadmaps, and ensure timely delivery of features and products. Balance technical debt, innovation, and business goals.

  • Champion Agile Practices: Guide teams in Agile/Scrum methodologies, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Streamline workflows to improve efficiency and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

  • Architect Scalable Solutions: Partner with senior engineers, team leads and architects to make critical architectural decisions, solve complex technical challenges across backend and mobile platforms.

  • Foster Talent Growth: Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent. Conduct performance reviews, provide career development guidance, and cultivate a learning-focused environment.

  • Collaborate Across Stakeholders: Communicate technical vision and progress to executives, product leaders, and non-technical stakeholders. Align engineering output with company objectives.

  • Optimize Processes: Implement DevOps/CI-CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and automation to accelerate delivery while maintaining stability and security.

What we’re looking for

  • Proven Leadership: 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years managing cross-functional teams (backend and mobile). Track record of leading 3–4 teams simultaneously in Agile environments.

  • Technical Mastery: Strong expertise in Java backend development (Spring, Hibernate, microservices) and native mobile ecosystems (iOS/Swift, Android/Kotlin). Familiarity with RESTful APIs, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and DevOps tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Architectural Vision: Experience designing scalable, secure systems and mobile apps. Ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges and make data-driven architectural decisions.

  • Agile Advocate: Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, sprint planning, and CI/CD pipelines. Passion for optimizing workflows and fostering team autonomy.

  • Collaborative Mindset: Strong communicator who bridges gaps between engineers, product managers, and executives. Skilled at translating business goals into technical roadmaps.

  • Talent Developer: Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing engineers. Passionate about fostering growth through feedback, training, and career pathing.

  • Quality-First Approach: Commitment to code quality, testing frameworks (JUnit, Espresso, XCTest), and observability tools (Prometheus, New Relic).

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • Competitive remuneration package.

  • Dynamic and interesting work environment.

  • Opportunity to use cutting-edge technologies in real projects.

  • Collaboration with highly skilled and friendly colleagues.

  • Opportunity to learn and enhance your skills.

  • Additional corporate training, and tech conference tickets.

  • Annual employee performance check and reevaluation.

  • Team-building events - Click here to watch a video from one of our yearly offsite events:)

  • Participation in charity and volunteer activities.

  • Lifework balance.

  • Social benefits – a monthly budget that includes:

  1. Additional health insurance – Luxury package.
  2. “Health with priority” medical insurance covering severe diseases.
  3. Employee Assistance Program, including psychological, finance, and legal advice.
  4. Flexible social benefits (food vouchers, fuel vouchers, sport card, and other options);
  • Extra days off for loyal employees (+1 additional day paid leave for each year of length of service in TINQIN (up to 5)).
  • Office perks (coffee, soft drinks, fresh fruits, ice cream, sports, and relaxation area);
  • Remote/hybrid working model (employees can choose whether to work from the office or home).
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Referral program bonuses

If you believe that your profile meets the above requirements and you are interested in joining our team, please apply with your CV in English.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The personal data you provide to us is processed by “TINQIN” AD ( acting as the Data Controller). This data is shared to and processed by the employees of TINQIN for the purposes of reviewing job applications, which is necessary in order to take steps prior into entering a contract with you.

The retention period for your data is 6 months unless you provide us with a consent to keep them longer.  If you agree to store your data in our records longer than 6 months and to consider your CV for other openings as well, please fill the consent form: https://forms.office.com/e/CVZZmj9CzD?origin=lprLink

You have the right to obtain information about the processing of your personal data at any time.

More detailed information about the process can be found at Policy on the processing of personal data of job candidates - TINQIN » Insurance software solutions.

In addition, you have the right to correct, to block and to delete it in accordance with the legal regulations. To enforce your rights, you only need to contact our DPO : [email protected].

Remark: If you request to block or to delete your data, your application can no longer be considered.

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