Posted 8 months ago

Senior Engineering Manager [gn] Connectivity and Integrations

Europe, RemoteRemoteFull-time

AI Summary

Senior engineering manager leading AI-enabled connectivity and integrations initiatives, bridging strategy and hands-on SDLC work with a focus on agentic AI, team topology, and architectural oversight.

About this role

About Actian: Data at the Core, Innovation by Nature

Actian is more than just a data management company; we are the architects of data intelligence for a hybrid, cloud-centric world. As a recognized global leader in hybrid data management and high-performance cloud warehousing, our platforms are the backbone for mission-critical operations at world-class organizations including Bloomberg, Intuit, Lufthansa, and Citibank.

We empower these enterprises to solve the most complex data challenges on the planet, driving real-time decision-making at massive scale. We aren't just scaling; we are fundamentally re-architecting how we build software by moving into Agentic AI-driven engineering. Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, you will lead a high-seniority team of 12, bridging the gap between high-level organizational strategy (Team Topologies) and hands-on AI integration within our SDLC. We offer a dynamic, challenging environment where your strategic leadership will directly influence the implementation and success of this AI-first data intelligence future.

Organizational Strategy & Design

Team Topologies: Expert-level implementation of Stream-aligned, Platform, and Enabling team structures.

Scaling & R&D Architecture: Designing high-growth engineering orgs with a focus on flow and cognitive load management.

Data-Driven Leadership: Utilizing health metrics and efficiency benchmarks to proactively resolve bottlenecks.

AI & Technical Governance

AI-Driven Engineering: Practical integration of LLMs and Agentic workflows into the SDLC (automated coding, testing, and incident response).

Hands-on Technical Leadership: Strong architectural oversight and design review experience.

Core Stack Expertise: Deep proficiency in Java.

Infrastructure Scalability: Experience with global, high-availability data platforms.

Operational Excellence

Process Engineering: Designing AI-augmented onboarding, deployment pipelines, and feedback loops.

Product/UX Partnership: Translating complex roadmaps into technical requirements and high-value execution.

People & Culture

Career Frameworks: Building seniority levels, internal mobility, and growth tracks.

Leadership Mentorship: Coaching Team Leads and identifying high-potential (HiPo) talent.

Managerial Culture: Promoting a "Radical Candor" environment and structured knowledge sharing (Guilds/Tech Talks).

Required Experience & Skills:

Engineering Roots: 7–10+ years in high-growth SaaS; deep technical acumen (Data Platform experience preferred).

Scale-up Leadership: Proven track record of building and rapidly scaling R&D teams.

AI Enabler: Practical interest or experience in Agentic AI systems to drive team-wide adoption.

Org Design Mastery: Expert grasp of Team Topologies, flow optimization, and architectural alignment.

Modern Management: Fluent in human-centric frameworks like Management 3.0.

Soft Skills

Strategic & Hands-on: Ability to synthesize high-level strategy into daily operational execution.

Autonomous Ownership: Self-starter with a strong bias for action and a track record of driving complex initiatives to completion.

Influential Communicator: Exceptional skill in aligning stakeholders across Product, Design, and Executive leadership.

What We Offer:

The chance to be part of an innovative, fast-growing company making a significant impact in the data management space.

Collaboration with a passionate and diverse team.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Flexible work arrangements (remote or hybrid).

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Skills

AI/Agentic AIArchitectureData PlatformDeployment PipelinesGovernanceGovernance FrameworksHealth MetricsHigh AvailabilityIncident ResponseJavaLeadershipLLMsManagement 3.0MentorshipOnboarding PipelinesOrg DesignPlatform DesignProduct/UX CollaborationR&D ArchitectureScalabilitySDLCStakeholder AlignmentTeam Topologies