Engineering Manager @ Govini

Company Description

Govini builds software to accelerate the Defense Acquisition Process. Ark, Govini’s flagship product, is a suite of AI-enabled applications, powered by integrated government and commercial data, that solves problems across the entire spectrum of Defense Acquisition, including Supply Chain, Science & Technology, Production, Sustainment, and Modernization. With Ark, the Acquisition community eliminates slow, manual processes and gains the ability to rapidly imagine, produce, and field critical warfighting capabilities. Ark transforms Defense Acquisition into a strategic advantage for the United States.

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Software Engineering Manager to join our talented team at Govini. Govini is a leading technology company dedicated to supporting the defense and intelligence communities with cutting-edge software solutions. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be pivotal in shaping and driving our software engineering processes and implementations to new heights.

As a Software Engineering Manager at Govini, you will lead a team of skilled software engineers, both front-end and back-end specialists, through the entire software development lifecycle. You will oversee Agile ceremonies, set coding and testing standards, and ensure the quality of deliverables. Your leadership will be essential in translating business requirements into technical specifications, building scalable technology, and promoting innovation and efficiency within the team.

This role is a full-time position located out of our office in Pittsburgh, PA.

This role may require up to 10% travel

Scope of Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, guiding them from ideation to implementation, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
Organize and lead Agile ceremonies for the software engineering team, ensuring efficient project execution and alignment with business goals
Establish coding and testing best practices and standards for engineers, driving excellence in software development
Take charge of developing, testing, and deploying modern software applications and new features, ensuring they meet quality standards and deadlines
Oversee the quality of engineers’ deliverables, including coding, testing, and debugging, to maintain high standards of software quality
Collaborate closely with Govini’s product team to translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring the successful delivery of software solutions
Continuously seek innovation and process improvement opportunities, finding efficiencies in all assigned tasks to drive the team’s success
Work collaboratively with data engineers, data scientists, QA engineers, and DevOps engineers to enhance our platform’s overall quality and performance

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship is required

Required Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of software development experience with proficiency in an object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java, C++, Python, C#, or Ruby)
1+ years of people management
Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Quarkus, or similar technologies
Strong knowledge of data structures, object-oriented design, algorithms, exception handling, and troubleshooting
Experience in SQL and database design
Thorough understanding of microservice architecture
Proven experience in an Agile development framework
Strong analytical skills and unwavering attention to detail

Desired Skills:

Current possession of a U.S. security clearance, or the ability to obtain one with our sponsorship
Experience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environment
Hands-on experience with JavaScript frameworks like React or AngularJS
Familiarity with Redis, Aurora PostgreSQL, and Apache Kafka
Proficiency in profiling Java applications to identify bottlenecks
Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery concepts and build tools
Experience with containers, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps patterns
Familiarity with Linux commands and scripting

We firmly believe that past performance is the best indicator of future performance. If you thrive while building solutions to complex problems, are a self-starter, and are passionate about making an impact in global security, we’re eager to hear from you.

Govini is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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