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Manager, Software Engineering (Java)

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Date: Jul 10, 2025

Location: Dhaka, BD, 1212 BD

Company: Optimizely

At Optimizely, we're on a mission to help people unlock their digital potential. We do that by reinventing how marketing and product teams work to create and optimize digital experiences across all channels. With Optimizely One, our industry-first operating system for marketers, we offer teams flexibility and choice to build their stack their way with our fully SaaS, fully decoupled, and highly composable solution.  

We are proud to help more than 10,000 businesses, including H&M, PayPal, Zoom, and Toyota, enrich their customer lifetime value, increase revenue and grow their brands. Our innovation and excellence have earned us numerous recognitions as a leader by industry analysts such as Gartner, Forrester, and IDC, reinforcing our role as a trailblazer in MarTech. 

At our core, we believe work is about more than just numbers -- it's about the people. Our culture is dynamic and constantly evolving, shaped by every employee, their actions and their stories. With over 1500 Optimizers spread across 12 global locations, our diverse team embodies the "One Optimizely" spirit, emphasizing collaboration and continuous improvement, while fostering a culture where every voice is heard and valued. 

Join us and become part of a company that's empowering people to unlock their digital potential! 

Introduction

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically strong Senior Manager – Software Engineering to lead a cross-functional team of developers in building scalable, high-performance, data-intensive applications in the product recommendations space. This role requires a solid foundation in backend systems, deep experience with Java and SQL technologies, and the leadership skills to drive both technical excellence and team productivity. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced Agile environment and has a passion for solving complex engineering problems with clean, efficient code and scalable system designs.

Job Responsibilities

· Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

· Drive the design and development of high-performance, data-intensive systems using Java, SQL/NoSQL, and modern architectural patterns.

· Collaborate with Product, Architecture, DevOps, and QA to deliver high-quality software on schedule.

· Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

· Oversee and participate in system design, code reviews, and hands-on development where needed.

· Ensure best practices in Agile development, CI/CD, and monitoring are consistently applied across the team.

· Support team members’ career development through coaching, feedback, and performance management.

Knowledge and Experience

· Strong proficiency in Java programming.

· Deep experience in SQL and NoSQL database systems.

· Hands-on experience with system design and architecture for scalable applications.

· Proven track record in building data-intensive and high-performance systems, including batch processing and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Preferred Technical Skills

· Exposure to Scala and Groovy.

· Working knowledge of React, JavaScript, and front-end technologies.

· Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure.

· Experience with data-processing systems (e.g., Apache Spark).

· Proficient with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Datadog, ELK).

· Understanding of data engineering concepts such as data modeling and ETL pipelines

Nice to Have

· Exposure to TeamCity, Octopus Deploy, or Cloudflare.

· Experience working with eCommerce systems

Required Non-Technical Skills

· Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

· Proven experience working within an Agile development process.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

· Ability to prioritize and balance competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Computer Science or engineering preferred) or equivalent work experience

What We Offer

· Opportunity to work with modern technologies in a forward-thinking company.

· Collaborative and inclusive team culture.

· Career development and growth opportunities.

Our new, cutting-edge office space in Dhaka is a testament to our dedication to enhancing your work experience. This state-of-the-art workspace features open workstations, a fully equipped kitchen, a nap room for relaxation, a tranquil zen garden, and an entertaining area, all designed to provide you with the ideal environment to thrive and grow.   

 As part of our commitment to you, here are other benefits and perks you can expect:      

  • Best-in-class compensation plans 

  • Two annual festival bonuses     

  • Recognition and rewards programs     

  • Vacations days   

  • Annual Work/Service Anniversary Leave 

  • Parental leave (both maternity and paternity) 

  • Health insurance 

  • Reproductive benefits for both parents    

  • Volunteering opportunities to make a difference    

  • Chance to work alongside our incredible global team       

  • Free communal transport facilities inside Dhaka to and from the office    

  • Free catered lunch every day     

At Optimizely, our standardized language is English, and it is crucial to have good English communication skills to be successful in your global role. All our external and cross-location communication is done in US English (en-us), but internally you can speak in whichever native language you most identify with.  

Optimizely is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Optimizely is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.