Developers Manager

If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met.
We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over
150 countries
access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over
190,000 dedicated employees
around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what's possible

Your role
We are looking for Developers Manager who you will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of our software product within a fast-paced, Agile environment.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Software Development Manager to lead, mentor, and grow our high-performing software engineering teams.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who excels at building a collaborative and innovative team culture. You will bridge the gap between product vision and technical execution, ensuring your teams have the support, clarity, and resources needed to build scalable, high-quality solutions. This position is central to our product's success, focusing on people management, process excellence, and timely delivery.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead, Mentor, and Manage a team of software engineers, fostering their professional and technical growth through coaching, feedback, and career development guidance.
• Drive Agile Processes by facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives, ensuring the team consistently delivers on its commitments.
• Ensure High-Quality Delivery by championing best practices in software development, including code reviews, automated testing, and robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders by working closely with Product Managers, Architects, and other business leaders to translate product roadmaps into actionable development plans and user stories.
• Remove Impediments and shield the team from distractions to maintain focus and high velocity.
• Manage Team Performance by setting clear goals, conducting performance reviews, and managing workload distribution for both internal engineers and external vendor teams.
• Promote Technical Excellence by guiding the team in technical decisions, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Main Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field..10+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong programming background (e.g., Java, ).
• 3-5+ years of direct people management experience leading software development teams in an Agile environment.
• Solid experience with microservices architectures, containerization (Kubernetes), and event-driven systems (Kafka).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Writing Javascript/Typescript professionally and experience with at least one statically-typed language
• Understanding of micro-frontend architecture
• Expert in Functional Programming and Design Driven Development
• Strong understanding of how distributed applications are designed and built.
• Working into an agile development team

Recruiting process
If you are selected, you will be contacted by HR Department to guide you through the specific steps for your application.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.