Company Overview:
We're Zocks, a venture capital-backed AI startup changing the world of financial services, and other industries that value security and privacy. Our founding team built their careers working on real-time communication products, building enterprise platforms, and crafting tools for some of the most security-conscious industries. With experience gained from industry leaders like Twilio, IBM, Microsoft, and Hearsay Systems, we're using AI to bridge human conversations with enterprise systems, starting with financial services.
Our focus, although simple, is powerful: reinventing business operations and transforming the areas that often get bogged down by slow, inefficient processes. Our innovative platform allows people to communicate naturally, while we capture the information they need, so they can avoid data entry, streamline their operations, and spend more time on what matters most: their clients.
Location: Budapest, XI. (On-site Monday to Thursday, Remote on Fridays)
Why we're hiring for this role: As we continue to grow and evolve, we're seeking an Senior Software Engineering Manager with at least 7 years of experience in Software Engineering and 2 years in Leadership to to lead and mentor our dynamic team of developers. We are looking to expand our team with someone who can bring fresh perspectives, advanced technical skills, and a passion for innovation. You will play a crucial role in driving forward our projects, enhancing our product offerings, and meeting the increasingly complex needs of our customers, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and agile methodologies.
Key challenges you will work on every day:
- Lead complex technical and strategic initiatives to drive optimized delivery.
- Mentor and coach team members, supporting their professional development, setting goals, and providing constructive feedback.
- Engage in designing, coding, reviewing, and testing features in alignment with agile practices.
- Influence the architectural direction of products, including the design and delivery of prototypes.
- Solving complex problems and transforming them into business solutions.
- Leveraging your expertise in the current technology stack, which includes Python, MySQL, React, AWS, K8S, Terraform and many more.
- Working on various customer-facing features and deeply technical projects that will both contribute to our long-term success
- Effectively communicate delivery status and technical strategies to internal and external stakeholders
Requirements:
- Over 7 years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role within an agile environment.
- Tech lead role, still hands-on, able to guide the team regarding technical questions.
- Proactively find problems of existing system/product and offer solutions.
- Strong English and Hungarian communication skills.
- Familiarity with our technology stack: Python, K8S, React, TS, MySQL, AWS.
- Experience working in B2B SaaS and agile development environments, preferably in a startup or dynamic tech company.
- Experience in leading complex technical initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
- Strong commitment to process improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Interest in AI technology and staying abreast of the latest trends and advancements in the field is an advantage.
What we offer on top of our competitive base salary:
-Premium Health Insurance
-SZÉP-card
-L&D contribution
-AYCM package
-Employee equity program
-Extra PTO
-Home office support
-Your lunch is on us when you are in the office
-Fully stacked office snacks
Location: Budapest, XI. (On-site Monday to Thursday, Remote on Fridays)
We are an equal opportunity employer and never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. At Zocks, we value diversity and believe that it enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
