Overview:
Axway is seeking an experienced and inspiring Engineering Leader to join our R&D center in Dublin and drive the development of next-generation API Management solutions. This role is critical in leading high-performing, globally distributed engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality products that support our customers’ digital transformation journeys.
As a technical and people leader, you will be responsible for shaping engineering strategy, optimizing development practices, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in aligning engineering execution with business objectives, ensuring delivery of solutions that are performant, reliable, and customer-focused.
This position requires a strong balance of technical expertise, leadership capability, and business acumen. You will mentor and develop engineering talent, partner closely with Product Management and cross-functional teams, and represent engineering in customer and stakeholder discussions. Your ability to simplify complexity, make clear decisions, and inspire teams will be essential to success.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage teams of highly competent software developers, solutions and U/X engineers and technical writers in building and delivering the next generation API Management solutions.
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Define the organizational structure and software development process best practices for both new feature development and maintenance activities as required by business demands.
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Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence - be a change agent: Take initiative and constantly seek out new tools, processes, techniques and incorporate them into the software development lifecycle
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Balance people, resources, process and practices with quality, scope and time
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Mentor and coach engineers; develop great engineering leads/managers; be someone others want to follow
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Measure the efficiency of engineering practices through various metrics and work on continuously improving them.
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Work with peer engineering leaders to drive collaboration, sharing of best practices, research & technology, continuous process improvements and innovation.
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Establish trust and coordinate with distributed Product Management, Professional Sales, Support and peer engineering teams.
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Lead from the front during design and problem-solving sessions by understanding and empowering the team and articulating clearly the context and business rationale from the customers and stakeholders’ perspective.
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Become a product subject matter expert so you can provide the context the team needs to be successful.
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Interact with customers during technical discussions representing the voice of engineering.
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Contribute to technical and product strategy and roadmaps: Ensure plans have maximum RoI, add business value and are achievable. Ensure product strategy considers product performance, scalability, and supportability.
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Set vision, inspire and motivate, make decisions, and ensure the team delivers
Qualifications:
- Excellent technical and people leadership skills with ability to motivate and energise teams
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Excellent communication skills (ability to be succinct, simple and confident)
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You’re able to make the complex simple and have demonstrated an ability to understand and explain issues from both a technical and a business functional point of view
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You solve problems with the right mix of creativity and pragmatism. You work at speed and inspire with your can-do attitude. You take great pride in your work - You cultivate that same behaviour in people you lead
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You proactively identify project, people and organizational risks and problems and provide well-thought-out solutions to them
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You’re able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
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You feel comfortable making decisions and working with minimal direction under pressure and with ambiguous priorities
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You have the following experience:
o Bachelor or higher degree in computer science or related discipline
o 5+ years of prior relevant technical lead or management experience with 10+ years of overall software development experience
o Experienced in mentoring, managing engineers, recruiting and retaining top talent
o Experience in managing distributed teams in an agile environment
Company Overview
Axway has been shaping the future of enterprise integration for over 25 years. We are recognized as global industry leaders, helping organizations drive digital transformation with secure, mission-critical software that powers impactful business outcomes.
As part of 74Software, we’re backed by a group of leading software companies delivering mission-critical solutions worldwide. Our focus is on delivering long-term value, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and fostering strong client partnerships. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team shaping the future of enterprise integration solutions.
Why Axway?
At Axway, we believe we’re better together. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, knowing our people are our greatest strength. Join us and be part of a team where you can thrive, grow, and make an impact.
We offer benefits that support your health, growth, and lifestyle, so you can thrive at work and beyond, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, flexible work, career development, competitive pay, and global culture perks.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing equal opportunities and ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
