Manager, Software Engineering

When you join Accurate Background, you’re an integral part of making every hire the start of a success story. Your contributions will help us fulfill our mission of advancing the background screening experience through visibility and insights, empowering our clients to make smarter, unbiased decisions.

The Software Engineering Manager will lead a software development team. We're not just about coding; we're about creating changes that propels the background industry forward. We empower our teams to take ownership and innovate solutions, valuing thought leadership and proactive problem-solving. We provide customer-centric solutions and build a world-class service-oriented architecture for the Accurate ordering platforms to meet the exploding growth of the company and business demands. This individual plays a key role within the end-to-end phase of software development lifecycle. R

Responsibilities

• Champion Best Practices: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by developing and enhancing software development best practices with your team. 
• Leadership and Decision-Making: Lead diverse project team, making critical technology decisions to align with strategic objectives. 
• Innovative Problem Solving: Actively engage in solution design reviews, providing leadership to ensure the most creative and effective outcomes. 
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with product owners and other stakeholders to craft product roadmaps that address key business challenges and open new market opportunities. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interact with internal stakeholders to deeply understand and transform business requirements into robust technical strategies. 
• Talent Development: Drive recruitment and team building initiatives to assemble and nurture a top-tier software development team. 
• Technical Oversight: Evaluate and strategically reduce technical debt, ensuring our systems are both cutting-edge and sustainable. 

Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 
• Leadership Experience: At least 1 year in a managerial role, with a proven track record of mentoring and leading teams.
• Technical Proficiency (Legacy Meets Innovation):
• Expertise in Java, and experience with full-stack development including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Angular or React. 
• Familiarity with SOAP, REST, SOA, XML, XSL, JSON. 
• Experience with SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB, and messaging queues like RabbitMQ, SNS/SQS. 
• Proficient in CI/CD tools like Jenkins and web security protocols such as SAML SSO, OAuth, OIDC. 
• Extensive experience with AWS or other cloud technologies.
• Agile Methodology: Strong understanding of Agile or SCRUM processes, with experience overseeing software releases. 
• Soft Skills: 
• Exceptional problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation abilities.
• Strong influence, relationship management, and communication skills are essential. 

What We Offer

• Join our team and thrive in a dynamic, globally distributed environment that encourages proactive leadership and autonomy. We are committed to cutting-edge technology and innovation, providing you with the opportunity to work on transformative projects with a diverse international team. 

Working Environment

• Our company is characterized by rapid growth and a dynamic atmosphere that is both friendly and inclusive. You will find an open culture where team collaboration is encouraged, and changes are embraced as opportunities for improvement. Expect to be actively engaged with your peers in a fast-paced setting that challenges and rewards your efforts. Whether you are at your desk brainstorming new ideas or working alongside your colleagues, every day is a chance to contribute and grow. 

The Accurate Way:

We offer a fun, fast-paced environment, with lots of room for growth. We have an unwavering commitment to diversity, ensuring everyone has a complete sense of belonging here. To do this, we follow four guiding principles – Take Ownership, Be Open, Stay Curious, Work as One – core values that dictate what we stand for, and how we behave. 

Take ownership.

Be accountable for your actions, your team, and the company. Accept responsibility willingly, especially when it’s what’s best for our customers. Give others every reason to trust you, believe in you, and count on you. Rise to every occasion with your personal best.

Be open.

Be open to new ideas. Be inclusive of people and ways of doing things. Make yourself accessible and approachable, and communicate with genuineness, transparency, honesty, and respect. Embrace differences.

Stay curious.

Stay curious even as you move forward. Tirelessly ask questions and challenge the status quo in your pursuit of new ideas, ways to solve problems, and to continually grow and improve.

 Work as one.

Work together to create the best customer and workplace experience. Put our customers and employees first—before individual or departmental agendas. Make sure they get the help they need to succeed.

 About Accurate Background:

Accurate Background’s vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand. Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe.

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