Engineering Manager, Java in Drawer.AI

Welcome to Drawer.AI!We invite you to join our mission to shake up the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry by transforming estimation processes. Harnessing the power of AI, we are revolutionising construction with Generative Design and Reinforcement Learning.About us:Our US-based startup raised investments from leading industry ventures and is ready for the next Series A Round in 2025. And this is just the beginning.What it’s like to work with Drawer.AI:Everyone’s voice counts here. Our tech team is open, flexible, and all about getting the job done to make solutions work. We’re not just writing code. We are changing how construction happens with advanced AI.Explore opportunities to join our team and be at the forefront of innovation.It’s time to build better!Role Overview:At Drawer.AI, we're not just another IT company – we're on a mission to revolutionize the way the world sees Construction Industry with Generative Design and Reinforcement Learning.We are looking for a skilled Engineering Manager with expertise in Java development to oversee our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, technical proficiency in Java programming, and a proven track record of successfully managing software development projects.Key Responsibilities:- Delivering projects and products using the appropriate agile project management methodology, learning & iterating frequently;- Taking full ownership over a delegated Feature(s), as well as teams and resources, assigned to the Functional unit;- Working with the Product Owner and Business Analyst to define the roadmap for any given Feature and evaluating user stories from a technical perspective;- Ensuring all delegated Features are built to an appropriate level of quality for the stage (alpha/beta/production);- Managing project priorities, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure timely delivery of projects;- Ensuring that operations are cost-effective and stay within budget;- Handling all challenges in support of company-wide projects/programs delivered in a form of efficient scoping, prioritization, and requested functionality delivery expedition;- Mediating and resolving cross-team negotiation issues, acting as a point of escalation for stakeholders and team members;- Implementing and maintaining Feature and team KPIs, metrics, and operational excellence according to industry best practices;- Acting as liaison officer between different teams to build partnerships and develop solutions.Requirements:- 7+ years of experience in technology development, with at least five years spent on using software delivery management tools;- Proven experience delivering software projects effectively;- Strong ability to develop code using modern languages and frameworks, such as Java;- Established experience with project management programs, SCRUM, and different variants of AGILE techniques are also expected, along with familiarity with code management and Continuous Integration/Delivery Implementation (CI/DI);- Experience working with Model View Controller (MVC) design patterns, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), and relational databases;- Strong analytical skills and data-oriented mindset;- Excellent people management and communication skills;- Understanding of feature teams structure;- Experience with microservice architecture;- Understanding of testing approaches.Join our stellar team at Drawer.AI, where excellence meets opportunity! Experience the exceptional; enjoy a competitive salary and career advancement and the outstanding work environment we take pride in. Elevate your professional journey with us – because we believe in creating success together. Build a better future with us!