Development Manager

**We help the world run better**
**ABOUT THE TEAM**:
The SAP Datasphere knowledge graph team is looking for an experienced engineering lead to help us expand and manage our team in Brazil.
Successful applicants will demonstrate strong leadership skills in managing both people and projects.
We are currently working on several exciting initiatives that will help our customers better leverage the data they have inside SAP Datasphere and enable AI-based solutions.
Ideally we are looking for a "player-coach" who can still remain somewhat hands-on, helping guide architecture and technical decisions while also guiding the development team towards execution.
The primary areas of technology currently used are Java, TypeScript, Semantic Web, and Kubernetes.
**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
- Manage a growing team in Brazil consisting of software developers and QA engineers.
- Be your team's biggest ally - listen to and understand team needs, help solve bottlenecks, define ideal working processes and organization - anything to help empower your team to reach their goals.
- Provide technical guidance and oversee architectural design, project planning, and execution of software initiatives from start to finish.
- Serve as a continuously available resource to help solve technical problems and react to unforeseen challenges, working with outside teams such as product management, UX, etc. along the way.
- Assist in the creation of user stories, technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and help track and maintain them throughout the development process.
- Mentor team on engineering best practices including planning, code quality and standards, testing strategies, documentation, etc.
- Be hands on
You should be willing and excited to help write code when necessary to help ensure project success.
**What you'll bring**:
- Demonstrated growth in technical leadership including project management, team leadership, or equivalent.
You do not have to have been a team lead before, but you should have experience beyond that of an individual contributor.
- Sound knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals such as Object-Oriented Design Principles, Data Structures, Algorithms, Database, Operating Systems.
- Experience in developing, debugging, and deploying software at large scale with production quality.
- Strong professional hands-on experience with Java, JavaScript/TypeScript or similar.
- Comfortable resolving complex issues within own area of expertise and supports others in resolving issues.
- Willingness to expand your skills beyond your own core functional focus and work on necessary tasks for the benefit of the team.
- Advanced knowledge of development processes and product standards with continued effort to learn and adapt as tooling and technology changes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in english.
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**EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability**:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Requisition ID: | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Management | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.