Software Engineering Manager

Arrive

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
We’ve signed up to an ambitious journey. Join us!As Arrive, we guide customers and communities towards brighter futures and more livable cities, it isn’t a challenge just anyone could take on. Luckily, we have something to help us make it happen. Our people and our values. We Arrive Curious, Focused and Together. Just as our entire brand is inspired by the North Star, the shining light leading travelers to their destinations since time began, our values guide us. They help us be at our best. For our customers. For the cities and communities we serve. For ourselves. As a global team, we are transforming urban mobility. Let’s grow better, together.We at Parkopedia (part of Arrive) are seeking a Software Engineering Manager with a passion for backend development and a knack for nurturing talent. Join Parkopedia, the world's leading connected car services provider, where our mission is to make mobility ecological, efficient, and convenient for millions of drivers and global brands like Apple and Volkswagen.We're looking for a highly skilled leader to guide our backend development team, supporting our extensive parking data offerings. You'll blend your deep technical proficiency with strong project management to ensure we deliver high-quality web applications. Come thrive in a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment where your contributions are truly valued.What You'll DoPeople Management:
  • Lead, mentor, and support a team of talented software developers, fostering engagement, motivation, and continuous learning.
  • Set clear expectations and cultivate a positive, accountable work environment in partnership with engineering and management.
  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, provide constructive feedback, and proactively address concerns.
  • Manage career development, including performance evaluations, promotions, and identifying training needs.
  • Drive a vibrant team culture that champions collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Project Management:
  • Partner with product managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and timelines.
  • Ensure timely, high-quality project delivery that meets all stakeholder requirements.
  • Oversee task and resource prioritization for optimal allocation.
  • Leverage agile methodologies (sprint planning, retrospectives, daily stand-ups) to manage the software development lifecycle.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, providing consistent project status updates to senior leadership.
Technical Leadership:
  • Guide your team in designing, implementing, and testing web applications, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
  • Cultivate an environment of continuous technical growth, encouraging innovative problem-solving.
  • Review and uphold the quality of code, system designs, and architectural decisions.
  • Collaborate with architects and other tech leaders to shape the company’s long-term technical roadmap.
What You'll Bring
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least 3 years in software development combined with 5+ years in a managerial role.
  • Proven experience in recruiting and managing technical teams, including performance management.
  • Extensive experience in web development technologies and frameworks, with a specific focus on modernizing LAMP stacks.
  • Demonstrated expertise working in Agile delivery teams, prioritizing collective on-time delivery.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
About usArrive, including brands like EasyPark, Flowbird, RingGo, ParkMobile and Parkopedia, is a leading global mobility platform. Present in over 90 countries and 20,000 cities, the company helps people and decision-makers make smarter decisions about urban mobility and ease the experience of travel worldwide. Arrive delivers a unique combination of the core ingredients to make cities more livable: from smart payments and optimized car parks to data-driven traffic reduction and support for reinvestment in public transport and green space. It’s about more than function, it’s about saving time and simplifying the experience of travel for everyone. Travel is more than a journey, it’s how you Arrive.Arrive, including brands like EasyPark, Flowbird, RingGo, ParkMobile and Parkopedia, is a leading global mobility platform. Present in over 90 countries and 20,000 cities, the company helps people and decision-makers make smarter decisions about urban mobility and ease the experience of travel worldwide. Arrive delivers a unique combination of the core ingredients to make cities more livable: from smart payments and optimized car parks to data-driven traffic reduction and support for reinvestment in public transport and green space. It’s about more than function, it’s about saving time and simplifying the experience of travel for everyone. Travel is more than a journey, it’s how you Arrive.

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