Job Description

• Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Degreed is the upskilling platform that connects learning to opportunities. We integrate everything people use to learn and build their careers—skill insights, LMSs, courses, videos, articles, and projects—and match everyone to growth opportunities that fit their unique skills, roles, and goals. Degreed exists to discover, empower and recognize the next generation of the world's expertise.

Are you a visionary Engineering Manager with a passion for test automation? Join Degreed's dynamic team in the India office and lead the charge in building innovative automated test solutions. You will play a crucial role in shaping our technology strategy, mentoring engineers, and driving the success of our automated test pipelines.

Day in the Life

• Inspire and Lead: Motivate a team of 8-12 engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Drive performance and ensure the delivery of high-quality automated test solutions.
• Talent Management: Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent. Cultivate strong working relationships and build a team capable of executing our technology strategy and delivering exceptional value.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement near and long-term technology strategies. Plan for system integration, upgrades, and alignment to optimize company value.
• Team Development: Coach and guide engineers through challenges and career growth. Remove roadblocks and address conflicts to ensure team success.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Partner with peers to solve complex problems and achieve department-wide objectives. Collaborate with product management and technology teams to balance immediate and future needs.
• Problem-Solving: Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical challenges and guide your team toward effective solutions.
• Promote Best Practices: Instill essential software engineering practices and promote a proactive, results-focused culture. Encourage innovation and intelligent risk-taking.
• Metrics and Milestones: Track, analyze, and act upon key metrics to ensure timely delivery of quality products.
• Cross-Team Initiatives: Assist in process improvement and other cross-team initiatives as part of the Engineering Leadership team.

Who You Are

• Experienced Leader: 3+ years managing engineering teams and 5+ years in software engineering, particularly with web and API applications in enterprise SaaS.
• Agile Expertise: Proven track record in organizing agile software teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated coding and design skills in modern programming languages and tools such as Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Cypress, Selenium, JMeter, Load Runner, and BlazeMeter.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and guide teams to effective solutions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and spoken communication abilities, with experience in managing asynchronous communication across globally distributed teams.
• Remote Work Experience: Comfortable and experienced working remotely.

What Sets You Apart

• Talent Attraction: Ability to attract and retain high-performing engineers.
• Technical Insight: Expertise in analyzing technical problems and coaching teams to effective solutions.
• Technology Savvy: Up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices, understanding their application in modern test automation environments.
• Empathetic Leadership: Cultivate a supportive yet challenging work environment, operating with empathy.
• Career Development: Passionate about helping engineers grow and advance in their careers.
• Communication and Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration, and documentation skills, with a focus on effective asynchronous communication.
• Lifelong Learner: Eager to learn new skills and take on new challenges.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work autonomously with minimal direction.

Educational/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent years of experience.