What are the responsibilities and job description for the Python Engineering Manager position at Credibly?
Who We Are:
A Top Place to Work!
We believe in small businesses and the people who grow them. At Credibly, we leverage cutting-edge data science, technology, partner relations, and customer support to provide business owners with accelerated access to right-sized capital solutions. From working capital loans and merchant cash advances to lines of credit, we offer a suite of financing products that can accommodate nearly any stage of business development or credit profile.
Founded in 2010 with offices in Michigan, New York, and Arizona, we have provided access to over $2.3 billion to more than 46,000 small businesses nationwide. On top of being nominated as one of Crain’s 50 fastest growing companies in New York and making several appearances on the Inc. 500 list, Credibly was also recently named a Top 25 Lending Technology Company by The Financial Technology Report.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic Python Engineering Manager with a strong background in Python programming to lead our talented team of software engineers in creating innovative and high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing software development projects at the team level, fostering a collaborative team environment, and driving continuous improvement. Strong Python skills are desired for this role to ensure effective technical leadership.
What You Will Do:
- Lead and manage an agile team of software engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to ensure project success.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, scope, and deliverables.
- Delegate to and provide guidance to the Senior Software Engineers on your team who will lead technical implementations.
- Drive the development and implementation of best practices for software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation, with a focus on leveraging Python.
- Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and mitigating risks and issues as they arise.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
- Conduct performance evaluations, goal setting, and career development discussions with team members.
- Participate in technical design and code reviews, emphasizing the importance of strong Python implementation.
- Partner with leadership to influence and drive organizational design, contribution, and prioritization.
- Recruit, interview, hire, and train new engineering staff.
- Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Who You Are:
- 5 years of senior-level experience in software development, including hands-on technical management and team leadership in building holistic web-based software solutions.
- Proficiency in Python, with the ability to provide thought leadership and direction regarding best practices and efficient coding practices.
- Experience working with NoSQL and SQL-based databases (MySQL, DynamoDB).
- Proven track record of successfully delivering software projects on time and within budget.
- Experience mentoring and providing technical leadership to senior developers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes.
- Experience working on distributed applications deployed to and interacting with AWS cloud-based services.
What Makes You Special:
- Prior direct agile team leadership experience and/or direct report leadership experience.
- Experience with Flask and SQLAlchemy ORM.
- Familiarity with application containerization tools (Docker, EC2).
- Experience with data analysis libraries (Numpy/Pandas).
- Knowledge of Data Engineering and complex SQL.
- Experience working with financial services applications, specifically in ETL and reporting systems.
- Understanding of Cybersecurity best practices.
How You Will Benefit:
- Flexible working conditions, via hybrid remote/in-office work.
- Generous PTO package.
- 8 Paid Company Holidays.
- Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, and Jury Duty.
- 401k with a company match (and 100% vesting after 2 years).
- Medical insurance through BCBSM or BCN.
- Dental and Vision provided by BCBS.
- HSA and FSA available, including LPFSA and Dependent Care.
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
- Additional optional insurances.
Join us in shaping the future of software development while leveraging your strong Python expertise!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southfield, MI 48033
Salary : $150,000 - $170,000
