Engineering Manager

Nivoda: Where Innovation and Gemstones Meet

At Nivoda, we are passionate about empowering jewelry retailers and gemstone suppliers to thrive in today's dynamic market. As the leading B2B diamond and gemstone marketplace, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional platform that connects jewellery businesses of all sizes with the global diamond supply.

Our team of over 400 dedicated employees, many with a wealth of industry experience, have meticulously developed our award-winning platform that addresses the unique challenges of the jewellery sector. With Nivoda, you can buy and sell diamonds securely, efficiently, hassle-free, and at the most competitive prices.

Engineering At Nivoda

Technology is at the heart of Nivoda’s business, powering everything we do. Within our remote-first team, we foster a culture of innovation and collaboration where engineers can thrive. Join us and be part of a dynamic environment that values creativity, empowers individuality, and recognizes excellence. Together, we push boundaries to deliver groundbreaking solutions and leave a lasting impact on the global industry.

About the role

At Nivoda, we're passionate about pushing the boundaries of innovation to empower our customers in the online jewelry industry. As an Engineering Manager, you'll be at the forefront and lead of this mission, collaborating directly with our business stakeholders and engineers to architect, develop, and launch groundbreaking products. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving the next generation of industry-leading solutions, transforming how jewelry is bought and sold online.

Impact you will have in this role:

• Work closely with the Senior Engineering Manager and assist with all initiatives under them

• Work effectively with cross-functional partners and stakeholders, including Product Managers, to set and achieve optimal outcomes

• Update key stakeholders on the progress of projects

• Act as problem solver and coordinator for your team to remove roadblocks and ensure optimal delivery and productivity

• Involved in organising and handling Agile ceremonies and team-bonding events for the team

• Involved in onboarding new employees

• Work with all team members to nurture talent and improve the skills of each team member

• Measure the impact of your team and set clear expectations and goals

• Collaborate with various functions, drive engineering initiatives and have an impact at an organizational level

• Participate in hiring strategy, if required

Your qualifications and experience:

• An effective and highly technical people manager to a team of high-performing engineers

• Proven past work experience in web application development specifically using the JavaScript stack (React/Node) with 3-4 years of technical expertise handling medium to large-scale 3-tier applications

• 3-4 years of experience in managing software engineering teams preferably with Agile SCRUM methodologies (having at least 2 years of experience in Agile)

• Experience in translating technical concepts into language for audiences, including software engineers, and business and technical leaders.

• Experience in building and managing software engineering teams in a startup environment

• Good organizational skills for keeping track of various budgets, employees, and schedules simultaneously

• Good analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems

• Good communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel

• Advocates on behalf of team members in multiple ways including securing adequate resources for success

• Experience in recruiting engineering talent (preferred)

What we offer:

• Dynamic working environment in a rapidly growing company.

• Enjoy a pleasant, low-hierarchy work environment.

• Engage in intellectually challenging work that contributes significantly to Nivoda’s success and scalability.

• Flexible working hours and a vibrant company culture.

• Plenty of opportunities for growth and learning.

• Unlimited holiday allowance.

• Chance to join and contribute to a company during its exponential expansion phase.