Engineering Manager (Integrations Team) - Farfetch Platform Solutions

Job Description

FARFETCH exists for the love of fashion. Our mission is to be the global platform for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators and consumers. We're a positive platform for good, bringing together an incredible creative community made up by our people, our partners and our customers. This community is at the heart of our business success. We welcome differences, empower individuality and celebrate diverse skills and perspectives, creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are FARFETCH for All. TECHNOLOGYWe're on a mission to build the technology that powers the global platform for luxury fashion. We operate a modular end-to-end technology platform purpose-built to connect the luxury fashion ecosystem worldwide, addressing complex challenges and enjoying it. We're empowered to break traditions and revolutionise, with the freedom and autonomy to make a difference for our customers all over the world. PORTOOur Porto office is located in Portugal's vibrant second city, known for its history and its creative yet cosy environment. From Account Management to Technology and Product, whatever your skills are, you'll find your fit here. You can have an informal meeting in the treehouse or play the piano in your lunch break!THE ROLEWe are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to be part of the Farfetch Platform Solutions Integrations Team. The Engineering Manager is important in setting the technological direction to assure that teams have a clear vision for the future, plan roadmap execution and communicate with the different partners.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Engage with the Product Management structure (e.g. Product Owners) and transform product evolution strategy into an execution plan. Engage with the relevant team members to keep them informed of the execution status and risks/mitigation actions;
• Be an active voice in promoting the adherence to the defined global engineering best practices, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement by managing important indicators and goals, implementing manageable improvements whenever necessary;
• Create a work environment where teams feel safe to fail and learn, empowered to take action and most of all highly engaged with the team and their goals;
• Coordinate internal resources for the flawless execution of projects;
• Coordination with the internal and external teams to guarantee proper definition and delivery of main Project Milestones.

WHO YOU ARE

• Graduated in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field;
• 5+ years experience managing software development teams;
• A professional with previous consolidated experiences in Software Engineering Management and Project Management responsibilities including exposure to external development partners/outsourcers;
• Passionate for technology and software development, with solid knowledge on how to build an end-to-end product and proficiency in large-scale / distributed systems architecture;
• Knowledgeable and experienced in Product/Software development, with understanding of all different phases, from creation all the way through implementation and continuous improvement;
• Experienced in working in large-scale organisations on a multinational level with a multicultural team;
• Knowledgeable in Agile methodologies (Kanban or Scrum);
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to be part of Farfetch Platform Solutions Integrations Team.