Engineering Manager

About REA At REA we are shaping the future of real estate Our engineering teams are the architects behind the experiences that millions of property seekers rely on every day We use the latest technology to deliver best-in-class experiences to our customers Engineering Manager About REA Group In 1995 in a garage in Melbourne Australia REA Group was born from a simple question Can we change the way the world experiences property Could we Yes Are we done Never Fast forward 30 years REA Group is a market leader in online real estate in three continents and continuing to grow rapidly across the globe The secret to our growth is staying true to that day one mindset the hunger to innovate the ambition to change the world and the curiosity to reimagine the future Our new Tech Center in Cyber City is dedicated to accelerating REA Groups global technology delivery through relentless innovation Were looking for the best technologists inventors and leaders in India to join us on this exciting new journey If youre excited by the prospect of creating something magical from scratch then read on What the role is all about The purpose of the Property Data Falcon team in PropTrack is to manage and enhance the core property data services This includes the Property Data API Suite comprising the property data aggregation API PDAPI and market insights API MIAPI The squad is responsible for the smooth deployment monitoring and maintenance of these APIs as well as enhancing API observability logging and monitoring They handle incident management and work with stakeholders to maintain service level agreements SLAs ensuring the reliability of the property data services Additionally the Falcon squad performs low-complexity data processing and transformation tasks and exercises due diligence in verifying the data received as part of the data portfolio While no two days are likely to be the same your typical responsibilities will include End to end technical delivery of complex initiatives under our product management pipeline using agile methods and frameworks working with cross-disciplinary teams Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team serving as a subject matter expert in data engineering and related technologies Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable efficient and secure data and API solutions considering long-term scalability and maintainability Provide guidance support and leadership to the team Establish effective ways of working within and across teams Embrace continuous learning leveraging latest development trends to solve complex challenges Drive delivery practices running agile scrum ceremonies and producing agile artefacts Drive the adoption of best practices coding standards and engineering principles across the team to ensure a high-quality and maintainable codebase Collaborate with the development team to implement shift-left testing practices ensuring early and frequent testing throughout the development lifecycle Conduct performance analysis optimization and tuning of data processing workflows and systems to enhance efficiency and meet performance targets Support the teams iterations scope capacity risks issues and timelines Participate in technical discussions code reviews and architectural reviews to maintain code quality identify improvement opportunities and ensure adherence to standards Mentor coach and lead engineers fostering their professional growth assisting them in overcoming technical challenges and create a culture of quality and efficiency leading to reduced time-to-market and enhanced product quality Collaborate with stakeholders to define data governance policies data quality standards and data management processes Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as automation tooling enhancements and process optimizations to increase productivity and operational efficiency Act as a strong advocate for data-driven decision-making promoting a data-driven culture within the organization Who we are looking for An experienced developer 8-13 years experience who thrives in a collaborative environment enjoys being hands-on tackling technical challenges and leading teams to deliver innovative solutions Proven people leadership and mentoring experience Well-versed in SQL and Python Experience working with databases data platform and DBT Data Building Tools Experience with Big Query Has led development teams using Agile Lean and or iterative releasing Knowledge of delivery approaches such as TDD CI and infrastructure automation Demonstrates a commitment to code quality and a keen eye for detail Advocate for code quality and security Lead code reviews unit testing and deployments to ensure users trust the reliability and security of the code Experience developing products that scale and perform for millions of users highly desirable Approaches problems with a solutions-oriented mindset and thrives in a fast-paced environment Possesses communication skills to collaborate effectively with global teams Ability to foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing Is committed to lifelong learning staying updated on the latest web development trends to tackle complex challenges Bonus points for Proficient with Typescript Experience AWS Google Cloud Apigee and GraphQL What we offer A hybrid and flexible approach to working Transport options to help you get to and from work including home pick-up and drop-off Meals provided on site in our office Flexible leave options including parental leave family care leave and celebration leave Insurances for you and your immediate family members Programs to support mental emotional financial and physical health wellbeing Continuous learning and development opportunities to further your technical expertise The values we live by Our values are at the core of how we operate treat each other and make decisions We believe that how we work is equally important as what we do to achieve our goals This commitment is at the heart of everything we do from the way we interact with colleagues to the way we serve our customers and communities Our commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity equity and inclusion We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative more effective and fuel disruptive thinking - be it cultural and ethnic backgrounds gender identity disability age sexual orientation or any other identity or lived experience We know diverse teams are critical to maintaining our success and driving new business opportunities If you ve got the skills dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don t necessarily meet every single point on the job description please still get in touch REA Group in India You might already recognise our logo The REA brand does have an existing presence in India In fact we set up our new tech hub in Gurugram to be their neighbours REA Group holds a controlling interest in REA India Pte Ltd operator of established brands Housing com Makaan com and PropTiger com three of the countrys leading digital property marketplaces Through our close connection to REA India weve seen first-hand the incredible talent the country has to offer and the huge opportunity to expand our global workforce Our Cyber City Tech Center is an extension of REA Group a satellite office working directly with our Australia HQ on local projects and tech delivery All our brands across the globe connect regularly learn from each other and collaborate on shared value initiatives