Engineering Manager

Horizontal Talent is a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and they are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team in Finance and Actuarial technology. The role involves providing strategic technical direction, driving innovative engineering solutions, and fostering a positive team environment while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver business value.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic technical direction for finance and actuarial processes
• Drive the design and execution of resilient and scalable engineering solutions
• Foster a positive team environment and promote modern engineering practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align priorities and deliver business value
• Guide cross-team problem-solving to achieve common objectives
• Champion DevOps maturity and continuous improvement
• Mentor and grow talent within the team, ensuring continuous learning and development

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Proven track record in technical leadership and managing high-performance teams
• Strong project management abilities with experience in complex problem-solving
• Exceptional communication skills to effectively partner with stakeholders
• Experience with Kafka and Java applications development and integration
• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field
• Insightful experience in Financial Services industry or actuarial technology
• Proficiency in IT planning and business relationship management
• Experience with product development and working within a matrix management structure