Manager of Software Engineering (Shared Experience)
About Kueski
At Kueski, we're dedicated to improving the financial lives of people in Mexico. Since 2012, we've been the leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) and online consumer credit platform in Latin America, known for our innovative financial services. Our flagship product, Kueski Pay, provides seamless payment solutions for both online and in-store transactions, establishing itself as the preferred option for a quarter of Mexico's top e-commerce merchants. Notably, we were the first to introduce BNPL on Amazon Mexico.
We're a tech company with a culture geared toward innovation, collaboration, and impact, fostering a strong, diverse, and inclusive company culture. In 2023, Kueski was recognized as the top BNPL platform by Fintech Breakthrough and earned the title of one of Mexico's most ethical companies from AMITAI. Additionally, we ranked as one of the Best Companies for Female Talent by EFY.
Purpose
As a Software Engineering Manager, your mission is to deliver valuable software products or services by overseeing the 'how,' 'when,' and 'who' of software development strategy. You manage both technical and non-technical aspects of development to meet requirements within set timelines.
Key Responsibilities
People Management
Compose and shape your team, aligning skills with objectives
Understand and nurture team members' strengths, development areas, and engagement
Cultivate trust, hold regular 1:1 meetings, and enhance team engagement
Ensure balanced workloads, psychological safety, and conflict resolution
Shape a feedback culture, by receiving and providing feedback candidly and respectfully
Champion culture and guide career development for your team
Own all people processes: hiring, onboarding, development, and performance
Technical Expertise
Lead as a software engineering expert, setting the direction for technical excellence
Maintain high standards, provide feedback, and encourage learning
Guide elegant and simple software solutions, aligning with tech vision
Manage technical debt, compliance, security, and align solutions with operational needs
Software Delivery
Ensure on-time, within-budget, and quality software delivery
Define and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources
Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize requirements
Implement agile practices, risk management, and quality assuranceOversee CI/CD processes and system performance monitoring
Own incident management and on-call rotations for critical incidentsAcquire domain knowledge for better product solutions
Position Requirements
Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or related field
Proven experience in software engineering and development
Previous experience in a managerial or leadership role
Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies
Exceptional people management and team-building skills
Expertise in relevant technologies, programming languages, and frameworks
Demonstrated track record of successful project delivery
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Strategic thinking with an ability to align technical solutions with business objectives
Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges
Knowledge of security practices and software architecture principles
Excellent communication in both, English and Spanish
Experience in building customer-facing software products desirable
You’ll love working at Kueski because:
We have a mission-driven culture focused on customer value, teamwork, humility, and integrity.
Everyone is expected to have role clarity, career growth, and a personal development plan. Feedback and recognition is embedded in our company processes, systems, and practices
We ensure competitive salary, medical insurance, and wellbeing through ample and flexible time off as well as mental healthcare benefits. Everyone is an owner and eligible for competitive stock options with a company poised for success
We´re committed to building an inclusive and diverse team and we know this leads to incredible work
Kueski: Where talent excellence improves Mexican lives
#LifeAtKueski #KueskiTalent
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Manager of Software Engineering (Shared Experience)
About Kueski
At Kueski, we're dedicated to improving the financial lives of people in Mexico. Since 2012, we've been the leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) and online consumer credit platform in Latin America, known for our innovative financial services. Our flagship product, Kueski Pay, provides seamless payment solutions for both online and in-store transactions, establishing itself as the preferred option for a quarter of Mexico's top e-commerce merchants. Notably, we were the first to introduce BNPL on Amazon Mexico.
We're a tech company with a culture geared toward innovation, collaboration, and impact, fostering a strong, diverse, and inclusive company culture. In 2023, Kueski was recognized as the top BNPL platform by Fintech Breakthrough and earned the title of one of Mexico's most ethical companies from AMITAI. Additionally, we ranked as one of the Best Companies for Female Talent by EFY.
Purpose
As a Software Engineering Manager, your mission is to deliver valuable software products or services by overseeing the 'how,' 'when,' and 'who' of software development strategy. You manage both technical and non-technical aspects of development to meet requirements within set timelines.
Key Responsibilities
People Management
Compose and shape your team, aligning skills with objectives
Understand and nurture team members' strengths, development areas, and engagement
Cultivate trust, hold regular 1:1 meetings, and enhance team engagement
Ensure balanced workloads, psychological safety, and conflict resolution
Shape a feedback culture, by receiving and providing feedback candidly and respectfully
Champion culture and guide career development for your team
Own all people processes: hiring, onboarding, development, and performance
Technical Expertise
Lead as a software engineering expert, setting the direction for technical excellence
Maintain high standards, provide feedback, and encourage learning
Guide elegant and simple software solutions, aligning with tech vision
Manage technical debt, compliance, security, and align solutions with operational needs
Software Delivery
Ensure on-time, within-budget, and quality software delivery
Define and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources
Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize requirements
Implement agile practices, risk management, and quality assuranceOversee CI/CD processes and system performance monitoring
Own incident management and on-call rotations for critical incidentsAcquire domain knowledge for better product solutions
Position Requirements
Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or related field
Proven experience in software engineering and development
Previous experience in a managerial or leadership role
Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies
Exceptional people management and team-building skills
Expertise in relevant technologies, programming languages, and frameworks
Demonstrated track record of successful project delivery
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Strategic thinking with an ability to align technical solutions with business objectives
Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges
Knowledge of security practices and software architecture principles
Excellent communication in both, English and Spanish
Experience in building customer-facing software products desirable
You’ll love working at Kueski because:
We have a mission-driven culture focused on customer value, teamwork, humility, and integrity.
Everyone is expected to have role clarity, career growth, and a personal development plan. Feedback and recognition is embedded in our company processes, systems, and practices
We ensure competitive salary, medical insurance, and wellbeing through ample and flexible time off as well as mental healthcare benefits. Everyone is an owner and eligible for competitive stock options with a company poised for success
We´re committed to building an inclusive and diverse team and we know this leads to incredible work
Kueski: Where talent excellence improves Mexican lives
#LifeAtKueski #KueskiTalent