Engineering Manager

**Description**:
Are you eager to join one of the foremost SaaS providers in the travel tech industry? At Palisis, we’re on the lookout for an **Engineering Manager** who is not just skilled but also an inspiring team player, ready to thrive in an international setting as an integral part of our development teams based in **Granada, Zürich**, India and Remote.

Founded in 2008 and with offices in Switzerland, Spain, the UK, the US, and the Netherlands, Palisis is an industry-leading technology company trusted by the largest sightseeing operators in over 125 countries. With strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Palisis has consolidated the best-in-class technologies for web, ticketing, reservation, and distribution into one seamless system. As operators focus on delivering unforgettable experiences, Palisis empowers them with a comprehensive technology backbone, from booking to boarding.

**What you do**:

- Define technical roadmaps with our VP Product and CPO, and work with product owners to groom the backlog, factoring in technical debt and prioritising impactful services.
- Lead, grow, and inspire your team to perform at the highest level, and successfully deliver their best in a fast-paced environment
- Facilitate daily scrum meetings, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure agile practices are effectively implemented and continuously improved.
- Work closely with other managers, stakeholders, and teams across the organisation to ensure that the globally rolled-out architecture aligns with the broader company objectives.
- Perform regular 1:1 with your team members to develop career plans and goals. Help your team maintain resilience in periods of change and ambiguity
- Conduct performance evaluations, identify training needs and foster a culture of continuous learning within our company

**Requirements**:

- **People management**: You have several years of experience leading and mentoring software engineers. Mentorship is important to you, and you thrive on empowering others.
- **Language skills**: Excellent spoken and written English is required. Proficiency in Spanish or German is a plus.
- **Technical fundamentals**: You have a strong foundation in computer science and engineering, including knowledge of data structures, solution design, architecture, and design patterns.
- **Technical leadership**: You have experience in a technical leadership role, with deep knowledge of digital product development and a strong understanding of software architecture, from experimentation to continuous improvement in an agile environment.
- **Problem-solving**: You possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve technical challenges.

**Key Attributes**:

- **Leadership skills**: You can lead teams effectively, guide in ambiguous situations, influence technical discussions, and contribute to the development and future growth of software engineers.
- **Collaboration skills**: You can work collaboratively with team members and communicate effectively. You are a strong communicator and a team player, eager to brainstorm ideas with your colleagues.
- **Proactive problem-solving**: You have a strong sense of ownership and are eager to find and develop novel solutions to challenging problems proactively.
- **Remote work experience**: You have experience with Near-Shore and Off-Shore remote-first environments.

**Benefits**:
When you join Palisis, you become part of an exceptional international team, working in an environment on cooperation, trust, and goodwill. Our benefits include:

- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to innovative projects that make a real impact.
- A flexible work environment with options for remote work and flexible hours.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a fast-growing company.
- Dynamic and collaborative team culture with a focus on creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.