Salary:

£80,000 to £100,000 plus on-call bonusBenefits:

Private health insurance, Nest pension scheme, competitive holiday allowance, home office equipment, and moreExperience:

Minimum ten years in a related role, including at least two in a team lead or management positionType:

Full-time (37.5 hours) or part-time (4-day week, 32 hours) with flexitime policyLocation:

Remote (occasional travel to London)About the role

We are seeking a fully remote Software Engineering Manager responsible for the daily operations of the NewsNow platform and leading our small development team to deliver impactful product improvements aligned with our mission to provide leading news aggregation services.You and your skills

The ideal candidate will:Possess a highly analytical mindset, supported by a degree in mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics, or equivalent experienceHave strong coding skills in high-level languages such as Perl, Python, C/C++, Go, Rust, NodeJS, Java, or similar, with a flexible approach to learning new languagesBe experienced with Perl, Python 3, and NodeJS, and willing to work with or learn these technologiesPossess robust scripting skills (Bash, Perl, Python)Exhibit excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of engaging in technical discussions confidentlyBe proficient in Linux server and system administration (e.g., package management, kernel updates, filesystems, volume management)Have experience managing containerized workloads using Docker or KubernetesBe an expert in Root Cause AnalysisHave a strong desire to learn new skills and technologies, with proven research capabilities and adaptabilityPossess at least two years of experience training and leading teams to deliver projects on time and within budgetBe willing to lead from the front and take responsibility for team performanceAdditionally, the candidate should have experience or understanding of at least three of the following areas, with the ability to learn others as needed:Distributed or large-scale systemsMySQL/SQL database design, query optimization, and administrationWeb development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue/ReactApache web server and related modulesCloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, AzureCI/CD pipeline setup, testing, and administrationNetworking and firewall configurationNatural language processingResponsibilities

Leading, motivating, and managing the development team

Assign work based on business priorities and team skillsSupport team members'' growth and learningMonitor and report on team performanceMaintain high team motivation and focus on deliveryDesign, develop, and implement solutions

Develop expertise in all NewsNow systems and languagesScope, design, and build both frontend and backend componentsMaintain standards for security, scalability, and maintainabilityResolve complex bugs and issuesMonitoring, maintenance, and administration of production systems

Manage servers running Debian Linux and containerized workloads (Docker Swarm)Oversee replicated databases (MySQL) and volume management (LVM, ZFS)Configure firewalls (iptables/nftables) and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)Participate in on-call support and resolve production outagesTraining will be provided on specific technologies used in our stack.#J-18808-Ljbffr