Software Engineering Manager

Overview Software Engineering Manager - Infrastructure at . We provide world-class global coverage with a highly interconnected network, focusing on low latency, zero packet loss, and scalable infrastructure to support game developers and businesses. Partnering with Nvidia, DuckDuckGo, Discord, and Ubisoft, we deliver reliable, cost-efficient infrastructure and cutting-edge technology.Kandidaten dienen de tijd te nemen om alle onderdelen van deze vacature zorgvuldig te lezen. Gelieve snel te solliciteren. What the role covers This is a people-focused and technically involved role leading the Infrastructure Software team behind the FlexMetal bare-metal platform. The team builds and operates software powering the company\'s physical infrastructure, from global server automation to the client-facing portal. Responsibilities include coaching, architecture, and delivering scalable, reliable engineering outcomes in collaboration with Product and Technical leadership. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of ~6 senior backend engineers (Go, PHP) through 1:1s, technical coaching, and performance reviews. Translate product goals: work with Product Management to turn roadmap priorities into engineering requirements and delivery plans. Provide technical direction: drive architectural alignment, design reviews, and hands-on participation in key system decisions. Partner with leadership: collaborate with the Technical Director to shape growth frameworks, career development, and team autonomy. Oversee modernization: manage the transition from legacy Laravel/PHP APIs to Go-based services, balancing scope, cost, and stability. Ensure delivery excellence: oversee the full software lifecycle from design and testing to deployment and maintenance with platform engineer support. Cross-functional collaboration: work with Platform, Network, Hardware, and Product teams to ensure smooth integration and customer outcomes. Champion engineering culture: promote CI/CD, test-driven development, and a you build it, you deploy it, you support it philosophy. Tech stack Languages: Go, .NET, PHP (legacy) – core API in Laravel; new development in Go. Infrastructure & tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, GitLab pipelines, OpenSearch. Databases: MariaDB (MySQL variant). Practices: TDD, CI/CD pipelines, Agile workflows with a you build it, you deploy it, you support it mindset. Scope: Systems span multiple data centers and integrate with hardware and network automation. Services: Small, focused microservices for provisioning, QA checks, and state management. What success looks like in the first year Reliable and predictable delivery: production-quality systems shipped on schedule. Modernization in motion: PHP-to-Go transition delivers scalability and maintainability improvements. Outcome-driven engineering: Product goals translated into clear technical solutions. Autonomous, high-performing team: Engineers operate with ownership with minimal oversight. Strong collaboration: Product and Engineering aligned with fast delivery cycles. About you Experienced leader: 5+ years leading and mentoring senior backend engineers in production environments. Technically hands-on: Strong backend background with Go or PHP; good understanding of API and service architectures. Product-aware: Ability to translate product/business goals into engineering outcomes. Infrastructure-minded: Experience with systems spanning data centers, hardware provisioning or network automation. Skilled in tooling: Proficient with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and GitLab pipelines. Architectural thinker: System design and modernization with reliability and cost considerations. Collaborative partner: Works with Product and technical leadership to align strategy and execution. Quality-focused: Understanding of TDD, CI/CD, and reliability engineering. Excellent communicator: Clear and empathetic communication across technical and non-technical audiences. Location: Hybrid role based in Rotterdam; relocation support available within the EU (work permit required). Why join i3D Impact at scale: Your team powers infrastructure used by millions of users. End-to-end ownership: Small teams with autonomy to make technical decisions. Competitive perks: Annual bonus, 25 vacation days, travel allowance, and pension plan. Stay active: Free access to in-house gym in Rotterdam. Global reach: Over 20 years of growth serving a worldwide market. xbpjoel Perks: Ubisoft game library access. Job details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at .