Blue Alba · 16 hours ago
Development Engagement Manager
Blue Alba is a company that builds world-class software solutions for the financial industry, focusing on quality and collaboration. The Development Engagement Manager will be responsible for managing client relationships and leading technical delivery, ensuring alignment between business needs and engineering decisions.
FinanceInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Own the technical relationship with clients; serve as their primary delivery partner
Translate business objectives into clear, actionable technical direction
Manage expectations around scope, timelines, and tradeoffs with transparency
Present solutions and decisions in business-relevant terms
Serve as day-to-day delivery lead for one of the firm’s largest client relationships
Partner closely with a founder to shape technical strategy, delivery approach, and client engagement model
Act as a trusted extension of senior leadership in high-stakes client conversations
Lead system design and architectural decisions for complex applications
Guide proof-of-concepts and unblock critical technical challenges
Maintain technical hands-on involvement in key areas when needed
Champion spec-first development and strong documentation practices
Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and production-ready
Partner with UX and product stakeholders to shape features and roadmaps
Balance near-term delivery with long-term technical health
Drive quality, usability, and operational excellence in everything shipped
Qualification
Required
Strong full-stack experience (JavaScript, TypeScript, ReactJS, NodeJS)
Proven track record in system design, integrations, and API architecture
Experience leading complex technical initiatives from concept to production
Comfort applying AI capabilities in real-world product workflows
Experience delivering mobile-enabled solutions (native or cross-platform) and understanding their impact on system architecture and user experience
Experience leading small to mid-sized engineering teams
Exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong ownership mindset with high standards for clarity, execution, and follow-through
Preferred
Financial services or enterprise systems experience
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern DevOps practices
Microservices and distributed systems experience
Conversational Spanish is a plus