Kohler Ventures ยท 2 weeks ago
Cloud Software Engineering Manager - Kohler Ventures
Kohler Ventures is an independent company wholly owned by Kohler Co., focusing on building new digital businesses that empower consumers to lead healthier lives. The Software Engineering Manager will manage a team of engineers while also engaging in hands-on technical work, guiding the design and implementation of data systems, and ensuring high standards for data quality.
Responsibilities
Work directly with the Head of Software, software engineering team, and product teams
Strategic Planning: Guide the team in designing and implementing data systems that adhere to modern high throughput architectures while keeping privacy as a top priority
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of Cloud Engineers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation
Project Management: Oversee multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet quality standards
Collaboration and Communication: Serve as the key point of contact between the data engineering team and other departments, translating technical concepts into business solutions
Data Quality Oversight: Ensure the team maintains high standards for data quality and consistency across all stages of the data lifecycle
Data Quality and Consistency: Ensure the high quality and consistency of data through rigorous testing and validation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline
5+ years of experience in leading teams that design and development software for cloud systems or in a similar role
Strong leadership skills and experience managing a technical team
Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Javascript, or Typescript
Availability to work outside of standard business hours as needed to be able to collaborate with teams across multiple time zones
Ability to travel 10% if needed both domestically and internationally
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Knowledge of the data engineering lifecycle
Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and data warehousing solutions
Strong ability to communicate complex technical and management information clearly and concisely
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k