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

Join Vonage and help us innovate cloud communications for businesses worldwide! 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 10 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. #LI-CK1 There’s no perfect candidate. You don't need all the preferred qualifications to make a valuable impact on our team. Our employees and customers come from diverse backgrounds, so if you're passionate about what you could achieve at Vonage, we'd love to hear from you. To learn how we process your personal data during the recruitment process, please refer to our Privacy Notice. Who we are: Vonage is a global cloud communications leader. And your talent will further help brands - such as Airbnb, Viber, WhatsApp, and Snapchat - accelerate their digital transformation through our fully programmable-based unified communications, contact center solutions, and communications APIs. Ready to innovate? Then join us today. Note: The purpose of this profile is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Assignments may differ for individuals within the same role based on business conditions, departmental need or geographic location.