Manager, Software Engineering

At Appfire, we believe that great work happens when people get to choose how they work. After 20 years of creating software that empowers teams to break silos and collaborate seamlessly, we've learned that one size does not fit all. That's why at Appfire, you choose.  Choose to work where you thrive: Whether from home, in one of our offices, or while exploring the world, you decide where you're most productive. From hardware and software to access to two decades of collective wisdom on working effectively in a remote-first company, we've got you covered. Choose to balance your life without compromise: Plan your workday around your needs and what matters most to you. Enjoy flexible time off without the hassle of complicated approvals. From day one, we trust you to deliver quality work without sacrificing your personal life, hobbies, loved ones, and well-being. Choose to grow on your terms: Take charge of your professional growth with access to online learning platforms, facilitated training, leadership programs, and internal hackathons. Collaborate with a global team to gain fresh perspectives. When you're ready for a new challenge, our internal mobility program is here to support your journey. No one knows you better than you do. So join us and customize your experience. Choose how you want to work. Choose Appfire. About the role We are looking for Engineering Manager who can drive business impact and technical excellence of Appfire products. You'll run a team of software engineers within Acceleration or Core streams, responsible for one or multiple products like BigPicture Enterprise - Strategic Management for Jira by Appfire Platinum Marketplace Partner, 7pace Timetracker for Jira, Advanced Tables for Confluence, Jira Misc Workflow Extensions (JMWE) and more If you: Have a proven track record of connecting engineering strategy to business outcomes (revenue, retention, or cost reduction), Demonstrate strong technical judgment and the ability to articulate pragmatic trade-offs (speed vs. stability, build vs. buy, consistency vs. availability), Are passionate about cross-functional influence (Product, Design, Marketing, Finance) and developing team talent, Exhibit a calm, principled approach to risk management and incident resolution, Excel at building a high-trust, collaborative culture, then this role offers the opportunity to have a major, long-term impact on Appfire products, engineering organization, and thousands of customers across the globe. You will have a major impact on the products' short- and long-term roadmap, be responsible for technical decisions, career development of the team members and work priorities. You will lead a team of outstanding engineers, own the technical roadmap, and be responsible for driving continuous improvement in our delivery process, technical health, and team dynamics. Your everyday tasks will include: Strategic & Business Alignment: Lead the team in delivering customer value. Articulate a long-term technical vision for the product. Collaborate with Product Management and Design to shape the future of the product. Technical & Architectural Leadership: Apply technical literacy and judgment to guide the team on system complexity, scalability and reliability. Instill habits and practices to manage security, privacy, performance, cost. Drive improvements in observability, incidents prevention and response processes. Delivery & Operational Excellence: Improve delivery predictability, remove friction points from the development process. Use operational data to influence future prioritization and drive effective corrective actions. Leadership & Team Development: Serve as a leader and coach responsible for the development, mentoring, and performance of team members. Foster open collaboration and establish/strengthen scalable team processes. Practice principled decision-making, encouraging healthy debate and building trust. Skills and experience you'll need to succeed: 7+ years of experience in software development, including 3+ years in a management or technical leadership role (e.g., Team Lead, Engineering Manager). Product-oriented mindset, proven ability to connect engineering work to measurable business outcomes (e.g., examples of increased feature adoption, improved retention or reduced operating cost). Strong technical literacy with an up-to-date knowledge of modern cloud architectures (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and high-volume, scalable application development. Experience implementing or guiding teams on high availability and core observability concepts (SLOs, MTTD/MTTR). A track record of improving delivery predictability or reducing friction using concrete, structured actions. Excellent communication skills with the ability to create well-organized, concise narratives suitable for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated experience with cross-functional influence and effective stakeholder management. Readiness to openly accept mistakes, demonstrate clear reasoning, and preserve team and stakeholder trust under adversity. Beyond the resume skills that match our culture and this role: You are dedicated to elevating client and co-worker experiences, knowing that exceptional work centers on serving others. You adapt swiftly to new business demands, understanding that change fuels collective and individual growth. You excel in communication, effectively connecting in remote/hybrid environments using tools like Slack, Zoom, and G Suite and through occasional in-person events. You have exceptional coaching, mentoring, and people development skills. We offer: Financial benefits Every Appfire employee is eligible for company equity. Work from-home allowance: 50€ gross per month for 11 months a year (i.e. Excluding Holidays). Skills development benefits Access to the Appfire University learning platform – a hub of knowledge, interactive resources, and engaging instructor-led courses designed to fuel your learning journey with unparalleled depth and accessibility. PTO, health & well-being 25 working days of paid annual leave. Reduced summer hours: From July 1st until the end of August, we work 6 hours daily. Flexible