Engineering Manager - Product Server, Run Payroll Team

Block - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

101-250 employees

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About the position

The Engineering Manager for the Product Server team will lead a group of engineers focused on developing and maintaining payroll systems. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of payroll processing, while also driving innovation and improvements in the product. The manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals and enhance the overall user experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers in the development of payroll systems.
• Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define project requirements and timelines.
• Ensure the team adheres to best practices in software development and engineering processes.
• Monitor and improve system performance and reliability of payroll processing.
• Drive technical innovation and improvements in the product.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Ruby.
• Experience with cloud technologies and microservices architecture.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations related to payroll.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work hours