Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Joining Collibra’s Software Engineering team

• Join our vibrant Software Engineering team at Collibra, where you'll lead a diverse and dedicated group of 5 to 7 highly engaged software engineers, contributing directly to the core of the Collibra Solution. 
• Reporting to a member of the Engineering leadership team, this multifaceted role demands excellent people management and organizational skills, combined with a solid technical foundation. 
• With your team at the core of the Collibra solution, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a wide array of stakeholders across various application areas and roles, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on Collibra’s success. 
• We value inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to bring their unique perspectives and talents to our team. 
• This is a hybrid position based in Brussels.

Software Engineering Managers at Collibra are responsible for

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• Lead a team of 6 to 8 software engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions following agile best practices.
• Collaborate with your Product Management counterpart to align engineering efforts with business goals and customer needs.
• Support your team members in growing their technical skills and developing their careers.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical designs to ensure scalability and performance.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to build a sense of ownership among team members

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering or a related technical role
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or people management position within an engineering team
• Proficient in utilizing advanced software development tools and version control systems, such as GitHub and JIRA
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with distributed and diverse teams

You Are

• Agile Expertise: Skilled in agile development methodologies and iterative improvement techniques.
• Communication Skills: Possesses outstanding English verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts and is a great listener.
• Learning and Growth Mindset: Eager to learn, stay updated with best practices and trends, and share knowledge with the team.
• Organizational Skills: Proven abilities to help the team identify, prioritize, and remove impediments, ensuring smooth and dependable delivery.
• Team Building: Excels at building bridges among team members and functions, fostering a positive team spirit and supporting motivation.
• Collaboration: Keen to work on a diverse team, build networks, and promote collaboration.
• Guidance: Ambitious to see team members develop their competencies and grow professionally.

Reporting to Senior Director, Software Engineering, measures of success are

• Within your first month, you meet your team members and key stakeholders, and get up-to-speed on Collibra’s products and practices 
• Within your third month, you will lead your team’s Agile delivery, and have a solid understanding of your team’s challenges and priorities.
• Within your sixth month, you will be able to fully define, prioritize and lead your team in line with Collibra’s vision and be fully independent in your role.

Benefits at Collibra

Collibra recognizes and values that everyone has different needs, interests, and life goals. We built our {Be}well benefits program with flexibility in mind to support you and your loved ones through a diverse range of circumstances and life events. These flexible offerings sit on a foundation of competitive compensation, health coverage, and time off.

Professional Development

Collibrians are ambitious and inventive, and we want to develop our skills individually and as a team. You’ll have access to development opportunities, as well as other rewards and recognition programs to help grow your career.

Health Coverage

We strive to remain locally competitive and globally equitable. This means comprehensive offerings including medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits for you and your family.

Paid Time Off and Flexibility

We offer global leave policies for a variety of personal and family circumstances, company-wide wellness days off throughout the year, meeting-free Wednesdays, and a flexible culture to help balance your work and your life.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We create inclusion and belonging through how we onboard, meet, connect, engage, and communicate. Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Collibra.

Learn more about Collibra’s benefits.

At Collibra, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer – which ties directly to our core value, “open, direct, and kind.” We realize the key to creating a company with a world-class culture and employee experience comes from who we hire and creating a workplace that celebrates everyone. If you have a need that requires accommodation, let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

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