Engineering Manager at Santander

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
BankingIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience in leading IT projects and working in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
  • Understanding of agile product development processes or software development lifecycle
  • Experience in managing ambitious and engaged teams of experts
  • Leadership skills (motivating, developing employees, promoting autonomy and responsibility, engaging and appreciating staff)
  • Proactive attitude, openness to implementing new solutions, and seeking optimization opportunities
  • Readiness to actively participate in solving systemic problems, managing, and mitigating related risks
  • Very good command of English (spoken and written)
  • Preferred: Experience working in a DevOps environment

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the Product Owner in managing the backlog, planning IT product development, and defining complete and clear business scope for Product Increments
  • Organizing and facilitating Planning stages for Product Increments, collaboratively developing plans and schedules with experts and dependent units, while improving KPI Accuracy of Planning
  • Monitoring the IT product delivery process in line with Product Owner priorities and established schedules, considering KPI Accuracy of Delivery
  • Actively collaborating with Release Management, IT Services Area, Solution Architects, Product Owners, and Project Managers on Product Increment delivery processes
  • Managing risks during IT product implementation stages
  • Implementing the domain/area development roadmap in accordance with the IT strategy developed by Solution Architects
  • Jointly developing Quality Gates with Solution Architects for each Product Increment delivery level (analysis, development, testing) and strictly monitoring compliance
  • Ensuring continuous reduction of capacity spent on BAU activities (e.g., handling LIVE issues like bugs and complaints) in favor of production capacity through corrective, improvement, and automation actions
  • Ensuring timely execution of tasks related to WBSI systems under squad care (audits, pentests, removing obsolescence, vulnerabilities, etc.)
  • Managing technical debt and other tasks related to ongoing team operations
  • Identifying employee development needs, co-creating career paths, and supporting their implementation
  • Supporting teams in understanding agile software development principles and values

Skills

Java
Angular
Scrum
Kanban
Agile

Santander

Provides banking, investment, and insurance services

About Santander

Santander Bank provides a variety of financial services to individuals, small businesses, and large corporations in the United States. Its offerings include savings and checking accounts, loans, credit cards, and investment products. The bank also has specialized services through Santander Investment Services and insurance products via Santander Securities LLC. Santander stands out from its competitors by focusing on community growth, committing $13.6 billion to support initiatives like the 'Cultivate Small Business' program, which aids early-stage entrepreneurs, especially from underrepresented groups. The bank generates revenue through interest on loans, service fees, and commissions, while promoting responsible banking practices and financial education. Santander's goal is to empower individuals and businesses, enhance community prosperity, and provide comprehensive financial solutions.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1902Year Founded
$75MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
401k
Flexible PTO
Parental & sick leave
Discounts: technology, travel, auto, fitness, & tuition

Risks

ISO 20022 transition may challenge smaller business partners.
'Quishing' attacks pose a growing threat to consumer security.
Openbank faces competition in the U.S. high-yield savings market.

Differentiation

Santander's Openbank offers a 5.00% APY high-yield savings account nationwide.
The bank's Inclusive Communities Plan pledges $13.6 billion for community initiatives.
Santander's ISO 20022 adoption enhances operational efficiency and data management.

Upsides

Openbank's high-yield savings account attracts more U.S. customers.
Santander's renewable energy financing highlights commitment to sustainable investments.
Proactive cybersecurity measures enhance customer trust and protect digital assets.

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