Engineering Manager

at  IQGeo

JOB SUMMARY

At IQGeo, our mission is “Building Better Networks”, through innovative geospatial technology. As the Engineering Manager of a newly established team, you will play a key role in shaping products that target the utilities market segment. In this role, you’ll lead a small team while continuing to make hands-on contributions and thus driving the technical evolution of our products. You and your team’s primary responsibility will be to further enhance our Network Manager Gas (NMG) and Inspection & Survey (I&S) products. NMG is a system of record that focuses on managing the infrastructure and assets of gas utilities. I&S is a mobile application that can be used to capture field survey data, when doing inspections of various types of utility networks.

ABOUT US

Achieving universal broadband equity and meeting net zero carbon emissions are two of the biggest social and environmental challenges that the IQGeo team is tackling. To achieve this, more than 500 innovative telecommunications and utility companies around the world are “building better networks” using our award-winning geospatial software to deploy the fiber optic and distributed energy networks of the future. We play a vital role in helping utilities plan, design, construct and maintain the complex network assets essential to the success of our businesses and well-being of our communities. As a carbon neutral software company, we invite creative and talented people to join us in our mission to transform communication and utility networks for the long-term sustainability of our shared planet. Learn more about our customer stories.
Our Engineering teams are in Cambridge (UK), Denver (USA), Salt Lake City (USA), and Ghent (Belgium) and are responsible for designing and developing our geospatial products which are available both as cloud services and for on-premises deployment. You will be helping to develop the next generation of innovative geospatial products that support mission-critical operations for our global customer base.

EDUCATION

Degree in Computer Science or a related field; or equivalent industry experience.
Supervisory Responsibilities
You will lead a cross-functional team of up to three developers and automation testers, with potential for growth in the coming years. You will also contribute to recruiting efforts as the team expands.

This role sets you on a leadership path, blending senior-level Software Engineering responsibilities with foundational People Management experience. We’re seeking a seasoned Software Engineer who is excited about transitioning into a leadership role.

As a core member of the Engineering team, you will drive new product releases and help expand our existing product suite. Your key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, unit testing, maintaining, and enhancing product features, with an emphasis on building a robust, scalable software architecture.
• Identifying, isolating, and resolving bugs to ensure the product remains stable and reliable.
• Conducting thorough code reviews and incorporating feedback from peers to maintain our high standards of code quality.
• Collaborating closely with Product Management to refine feature requests and ensure smooth transitions from concept to implementation.
• Engaging in an agile development process, participating in regular team meetings throughout the project lifecycle.

In addition to your technical contributions, you will also be in a People Management role, overseeing a small team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reporting on team performance and operational activities to the VP of Engineering.
• Managing your team’s workload and escalating risks or issues to Senior Engineering Leadership.
• Holding regular one-on-one meetings to support the motivation, career development, and overall well-being of your team members.