Software Engineering Manager (Java, Node.js, Frontend, AWS) - Vonage

Vonage Engineering Mission

We embody the notion of what's next now! We envision, develop and manage technology to connect the world. Our team brings excellence, passion, creativity and curiosity to the job. We look at the business environment and technologies in new and challenging ways, striving to develop and deliver integrated whole-system solutions to meet our customers’ ever-changing needs.

What you'll do

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional engineering team working across Java backend, modern frontend frameworks, and Node.js-based microservices.
• Drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable applications deployed on AWS Cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements, system architecture, and sprint plans.
• Set engineering best practices around code quality, testing, CI/CD, security, and cloud-native development.
• Review code, troubleshoot performance issues, and support production systems with a focus on reliability and scalability.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive engineering culture focused on continuous learning and growth.

What you'll bring

• Min 8+ years of hands-on software development experience with strong expertise in Java, Node.js, and modern frontend technologies (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue).
• Proven track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native application architecture, with practical experience deploying and scaling systems on AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, etc.).
• Strong grasp of system design, microservices, and modern DevOps practices including CI/CD and infrastructure as code.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and translate technical ideas into clear business value.
  
  
• A passion for clean code, performance optimization, and building high-quality software in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve system reliability, scalability, and performance while aligning with the company's overall goals and objectives

Deep understanding of system architecture , and distributed systems

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work collaboratively within different teams and with differing levels of seniority
• Self-starting and able to self-manage

What's in it for you

• Leadership Impact: Drive the technical vision and shape engineering culture in a fast-moving, product-driven environment.
  
  
• Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with a modern stack—Java, Node.js, frontend frameworks, and AWS—to build scalable, cloud-native solutions.
  
  
• Career Growth: Opportunities to grow into senior leadership roles, influence strategic decisions, and mentor high-performing teams.
  
  
• Collaborative Culture: Join a passionate, open, and inclusive team that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.
  
  
• Competitive Package: Enjoy a market-leading compensation structure, flexible work options, and access to top-notch tools and resources.