Job Description:

We are looking for a technically savvy, results-oriented, and quality-focused individual with strong leadership, Java-based application development, and project management skills.  This individual will be based in Geneva office, and will manage the success of 1-4 concurrent software development projects for a high volume transactional application being developed by Software Engineers located in Kiev.  This individual will play an active role in all aspects of the software project lifecycle: requirements definition, technical assessment and design, project staffing decisions, prioritization, timeline management, technical documentation, and establishing software engineering processes.

Core Responsibilities:

• Remotely Manage the software development phase of 1-4 development projects
• Manage a team of 5-7 software engineers of varying skill levels
• Actively mentor software engineers to help them progress in their careers
• Ensure proper technical design and documentation
• Ensure adherence to engineering processes such as code reviews, source control, unit testing, use case analysis, defect management.
• Interact with the Product Development, Marketing, QA and Operations teams to ensure proper coordination and implementation of development projects.
• Proactively recommend process, tool, and development methodology improvements.
• Regularly keep management abreast of technical issues and their impact to the business.

Requirements:

• Proven success as a software engineering manager (3+ years) with a track record of on time project delivery
• Proactive, great attention to detail, results-oriented problem solver, and ability to meet aggressive deadlines
• Strong leadership with ability to motivate engineers
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate highly complex technical issues to non-technical audience
• Experience working on cross-department efforts by communicating and negotiating with multiple teams to accomplish goals
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design and development
• Internet development experience in Java
• Experience with Oracle database systems and understanding of database development.
• BS in Computer Science or a similar degree
• Travel and/or other Internet commerce experience is a plus