Engineering Manager- Ceph - Nairobi, Kenya - Canonical

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Who you areYou have a software engineering background, preferably with Python and C++ experienceYou have experience operating scale out storage clusters on Linux in production environments, preferably with CephYou love embracing new technologies and pushing the boundaries of what is possibleYou love developing and growing people and have a track record of doing itYou have an interest in building products that improve how people operate software and infrastructure everywhereYou are knowledgeable and passionate about software developmentYou have experience in leading, managing, coaching and mentoring software developers towards delivering timely, high quality software togetherYou have solid experience working in an agile development environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will lead a team building a Ceph focused software defined storage solutionYou will build and manage a globally distributed team of engineersYou'll develop your team through coaching, mentoring and feedbackYou will demonstrate sound engineering principles by directly contributing toward your team's goalsSet reasonable schedules based on considered estimates, with feedback loops for improvementSet and manage expectations with other engineering teams and external stakeholdersAdvance modern, agile software development practicesMaintain a culture of quality and engineering excellenceGrow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company valuesBe an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organisationWork from home with global travel up to 20% for internal and external events

REQUIRED SKILLS

Database servers, Agile and Lean methodologies, Python, Leadership skills, Collaboration, Coaching

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree