Associate Engineering Manager, Frameworks - Remote

Company: Steer by Mechanic Advisor

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: $112,000 - $156,000

Posted on: May 31, 2024


Job Description

**About the Role**

Steer is seeking a skilled and dynamic Associate Engineering Manager with
extensive experience in .NET development to lead and inspire a team of
software engineers. As a Team Lead, you will play a hands-on role in the
design, development, and delivery of a commercial CRM solution for the
automotive service industry. In addition to your technical expertise, you will
be responsible for guiding and managing the team, fostering collaboration, and
ensuring the successful execution of projects while promoting the growth and
professional development of team members.

This role will be 60% hands-on and 40% people-management focused and report to
the Director of Engineering.

* **Technical Leadership:** Provide expert guidance in .NET development, utilizing your in-depth knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, and related technologies to drive the team's technical decisions and solve complex challenges.
* **People Management:** Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of software engineers, fostering a positive work environment and promoting their professional growth. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, provide constructive feedback, and support team members' career development.
* **Resource Planning:** Collaborate with product managers, engineering leadership, and peer team leaders to clarify scope, requirements, and timelines. Take ownership of resource allocation within your team to ensure features are shipped in time with the product roadmap.
* **Code Review and Quality Assurance:** Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain quality standards, optimize performance, and ensure maintainability. Implement best practices and ensure the team adheres to established guidelines.
* **Architectural Design:** Design cloud-scale, service-oriented architectures and patterns
* **Collaboration:** Foster effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with our CRM platform and deliver exceptional user experiences.
* **Documentation:** Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation, including design documents, architectural diagrams, and API specifications, to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing.
* **Stakeholder Communication:** Engage with product and engineering leadership, providing progress updates, risks, and opportunities. Collaborate with other team leaders to align engineering efforts with our product roadmap

**You Have**

Must have:

* Minimum of 6 years of experience in .NET development, with a firm grasp of C#, ASP.NET APIs, and related backend technologies.
* Experience with directly managing people or cross-functional projects.
* Experience architecting cloud-based microservices and public-facing APIs.
* Demonstrated understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.
* Solid understanding of commercial software development, design patterns, and best practices.
* Proficiency in code review, debugging, and performance optimization techniques.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse and dispersed teams.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for delivering high-quality products.
* Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and related tools.

Nice to Have

* Experience developing cloud-scale commercial SaaS solutions.
* Experience with architecting application frameworks or developer tools
* Contributor to one or more open-source projects
* Experience integrating with payment and billing systems

**Interview Process**

1. Recruiter Screen (30 min)
2. Technical Interview (90 min)
3. Hiring Manager Interview (45 min)
4. Product Interview (45 min), Career Journey Interview (60 min)

**We Offer**

* 100% remote
* 100% covered health insurance
* Flexible PTO with 15 days minimum per year
* Health days
* Generous Parental Leave
* 401k
* Learning Stipend
* WFH Equipment
* Chance to work with the latest technology
* A collaborative and innovative work culture
* Opportunities for career growth and development

Steer by Mechanic Advisor focuses on Automotive and CRM. Their company has
offices in Boston, United States, Ukraine, Tulsa, and Remote. They have a mid-
size team that's between 51-200 employees.

You can view their website at <https://steercrm.com>