Engineering Manager

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead one of our software engineering teams working with .NET technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for creating an environment where engineers can perform at their best, grow their expertise, and take ownership of the solutions they build. You will help the team succeed by providing leadership, strengthening engineering practices, ensuring the right capabilities are in place, and enabling the delivery of business-critical solutions.

#### **Key Responsibilities**

• Lead, coach, and support a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Ensure the team has the capabilities, knowledge, and support needed to successfully deliver current and future business priorities.
• Partner closely with architects and other stakeholders to ensure scalable, maintainable, and high-quality software solutions.
• Strengthen Agile ways of working, monitor team effectiveness, and proactively address challenges that may impact team performance or delivery.
• Support hiring, onboarding, professional development, and retention of engineering talent.
• Contribute to planning and prioritization activities, ensuring the team's capacity is focused on the most valuable initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering practices, development processes, and quality standards.

#### **What We're Looking For**

• At least 5 years of software development experience and 2+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience working with the .NET ecosystem, including C# and ASP.NET, as well as MS SQL databases.
• Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, software architecture principles, and CI/CD approaches.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across technical and business teams.
• Experience working in Agile environments and contributing to the development of large-scale digital products or platforms.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

##### **Nice to Have**

• Experience modernizing large-scale applications, upgrading legacy .NET solutions, or transitioning monolithic systems towards distributed or microservices-based architectures.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure and cloud-native technologies.
• Knowledge of database performance tuning and optimization in MS SQL environments.
• Experience within retail, e-commerce, or other customer-facing digital product environments.

#### We Offer

• Professional development opportunities, training, and career growth within the Kesko Senukai Group.
• Additional health insurance after 6 months of employment.
• Referral bonuses ranging from €600 to €1,700 for successfully referred and hired friends.
• SMART NET Gold loyalty programme membership, including exclusive offers and discounts.
• Access to a partner discount platform with even more special offers.
• Additional benefits for significant personal life events, including family expansion, marriage, or bereavement.
• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Comprehensive onboarding, as well as a supportive and proactive team.
• Team-building activities and company events.

#### Salary

€6,000 – €7,000 gross (before taxes). Final compensation will be determined individually based on the candidate's experience.