Software Engineering Manager
NetApp
About NetApp
NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.
If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond.
Job Summary
As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team operating at the intersection of cloud-native development and platform engineering. Your role will involve designing, developing, deploying, and refining enterprise-grade solutions on Microsoft Azure, leveraging modern programming languages and frameworks. You will be responsible for ensuring high availability, scalability, and security across distributed systems while driving innovation and operational excellence.
You will play a critical role in building and maintaining robust platforms through automation, microservices architecture, and container orchestration. As part of your responsibilities, you will guide the development of features using Golang and .NET Core, ensuring adherence to best practices and enterprise standards. You will collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet business objectives and compliance requirements.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, global environment, ensuring smooth operations and continuous improvement. To be successful in this role, you should be a proactive leader with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for mentoring engineering teams.
Job Requirements
- 8+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Proven experience designing and implementing cloud-native architectures on Microsoft Azure, including services such as AKS, App Services, Functions, and Storage.
- Hands-on expertise in Golang and .NET Core, with strong understanding of microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems.
- Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and infrastructure-as-code tools (Azure DevOps, Terraform).
- Familiarity with cloud security best practices, performance optimization, and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor).
- Ability to provide both strategic direction and hands-on technical guidance.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with stakeholders and engineering teams effectively.
- Experience in mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and driving high-quality deliverables.
- Exposure to distributed systems, high-availability architectures, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience working in Agile environments and managing cross-functional teams.
Education
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, a Master's Degree; or equivalent experience is required.
- Should have a minimum of 9+ years of overall experience with at least 3+ years as a first-line manager, driving engineering teams (DEV ) to deliver enterprise-grade products.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any protected classification.
Why NetApp?
We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.
We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off each year to volunteer with their favourite organizations. We provide comprehensive benefits, including health care, life and accident plans, emotional support resources for you and your family, legal services, and financial savings programs to help you plan for your future. We support professional and personal growth through educational assistance and provide access to various discounts and perks to enhance your overall quality of life.
If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.
Submitting an application
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