Engineering Group Manager

About Agora:

Agora is an early-stage Fintech startup poised to revolutionize Real Estate investment management. Based in TLV, we're on a mission to transform how Real Estate firms and investors manage capital. Our cutting-edge Investment Management software automates back-office operations, boosts investor satisfaction, and provides advanced marketing tools, helping companies raise and preserve more capital.

Role Overview:

The Engineering Group Manager will play a crucial role in steering the engineering department through an exciting period of growth. You will oversee the Team Leads of our four engineering squads, each with a dedicated Product Manager, to drive the development of our various products. Your leadership will ensure our engineering efforts align with the company's strategic objectives and continue to deliver exceptional value to our customers.

What are we looking for:

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership for the engineering department, ensuring that product development aligns with company goals.
• Team Management: Directly manage the Team Leads of our four engineering squads, offering guidance, support, and development opportunities.
• Process Optimization: Continually assess and improve our engineering processes to increase efficiency, quality, and time-to-market.
• Collaboration: Foster a collaborative culture within the engineering department and liaise with other departments to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Technology Stewardship: Stay abreast of industry trends to guide the adoption of new technologies and practices that can benefit our engineering operations.
• Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators for the engineering department to gauge success and identify areas for improvement.
  
  

• Impact: Significant influence on the company’s product and technological trajectory.
• Growth: A pivotal role in a fast-paced, growth-stage company.
• Innovation: A culture that values innovation and encourages the exploration of new technologies and methodologies.
• Team: Lead a talented team that is passionate about building outstanding products.
  
  

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 7 years of experience in software development or engineering, with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role overseeing multiple teams in SCRUM methodologies. *2-3 years as a Team Leader and at least 3 years as a Director or equivalent
• Leadership: Proven track record of leading engineering teams to deliver complex software projects on time and with high quality.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of modern software development practices and technologies, and the ability to guide architectural decisions.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate vision and complex technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders.