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Appfire

Engineering Manager

Sofia, Bulgaria / Remote

Appfire builds next-generation enterprise collaboration solutions to liberate teams from silos and make work flow. By extending and enhancing what's possible on platforms like Atlassian, Microsoft, Monday.com, Salesforce and more, Appfire enables companies to increase value from the many platforms they've invested in. Appfire empowers today's knowledge workers to plan and deliver their best work. Appfire's portfolio of top-selling apps serves more than 20,000 customers - including 55% of the Fortune 500. As a product-led company, Appfire identifies gaps in industries serving knowledge workers and then builds solutions that drive productivity and efficiency.

Appfire continues to grow exponentially, with teams spanning 20+ countries. We are financially strong, profitable since inception, continuously meeting or exceeding revenue targets, and we invest heavily in strengthening the foundation of our organization. Being philanthropic is integral to operating our business, so we donate 1% of employee time, product, profit, and equity as part of our Pledge 1% commitment.

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Come join our team!

Appfire is an enterprise collaboration software company that enables teams to plan and deliver their best work. Since launching in 2005 as one of the original Atlassian ecosystem partners, Appfire has built a portfolio of top-selling apps for more than 30,000 customers - including 55% of Fortune 500 companies. As a product-led company, Appfire identifies gaps in industries serving developers and client support teams and then builds solutions that drive productivity and efficiency.

YOU will be part of an engineering team responsible for designing and implementing new features and also building and releasing new Cloud/On-premise based products from scratch.
As part of our engineering team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of our enterprise-class Workflow and Automation products, such as Power Scripts, JMWE, JSU, JQL and etc., with more than 30k distributions worldwide.

Of course, not every day will be about re-architecting our existing products, starting a new product, or saving the world. So expect to spend a lot of time working as a part of our product teams and devote your talent to delivering features that will delight our existing customers or create new opportunities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Lead and inspire an engineering team while fostering a positive work environment and providing mentorship.
  • Develop and execute project plans in cooperation with the PMs, allocate resources, and ensure timely project delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with the Product Manager, and UX Designers to shape the product's future and minimize time to market for every product increment.
  • Provide guidance, support problem-solving, and stay updated on industry trends.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration within the team and with other stakeholders.
  • Identify and manage project risks, developing contingency plans when necessary.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and address performance issues promptly.
  • Contribute to the development of the engineering strategy aligned with the company's overall goals.

MUST HAVE:

  • Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of Agile Frameworks (SCRUM).
  • Proven, experience in leading (2+ years) engineering teams using Agile principles and practices, with the proven ability to mentor, motivate, and support the growth of engineers.
  • Experience managing, delivering, and monitoring impactful and complex projects and product development.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Passion to utilize cutting-edge technologies to provide the best customer experience possible.
  • Solid understanding of the technical aspects of the team's environments, enabling effective guidance & decision-making.
  • Excellent communication skills and command of English at level B2 or higher.

TECH STACK:

  • Strong understanding of Jira and Confluence platforms.
  • Good understanding of the overall Atlassian ecosystem.
  • Good understanding of modern Cloud architectures/platforms such as Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure.
  • Good understanding of product development platforms and best practices.

NICE TO HAVE:

  • Proven engineering experience (4+ years).
  • Proven experience in leading remote teams.
  • Proven experience in managing budgets and team expenses.
  • Good understanding of policies, standards and frameworks such as GDPR, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, SOC 2 and etc.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Ability to work remotely
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Growth opportunity in a dynamic company
  • Work in a highly motivated team
  • Every Appfire employee is eligible for company equity
  • 25 days paid vacation, team buildings and celebrations, sports card and more
  • Development opportunities via our Appfire University

Come join us at our new office building! GORA is a new office building located in the heart of the city, within a walking distance from Paradise Mall and Vitosha Metro station. LEED certified GORA offers sustainable and comfortable spaces for the business development of its tenants

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Client-provided location(s): Sofia, Bulgaria
Job ID: Appfire-4396248005
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Founder led