We need a dynamic and self-driven Engineering Manager who will be a hands-on manager and leader to a team of offshore software engineers at DGDG. This individual should champion good engineering fundamentals and be a mentor for team members, helping them to grow. He/she will also be deeply involved in every aspect of product development from design through to implementation and maintenance, while bringing a focus on quality and stability in our software.

Mobility has transformed the way cars are shopped, sold, and serviced and the Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG) is at the forefront of the new automotive world. In this strategic and extremely hands-on role, you will get the opportunity to drive highly impactful and visible results to the business. At DGDG, we combine our tech-savvy team with award-winning technology platforms to provide a world class guest experience. If this sounds like the career for you; apply today! At DGDG, we live our motto “BE HAPPY”.

As a Engineering Manager, you are responsible for all aspects of DGDG software products with a focus on functionality and return-on-investment. This position will report to the Chief Technology Officer and will be on-site in San Jose. 

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience directly managing engineers and building software solutions, including websites, on the .NET or other platforms.
• Have cradle-to-grave ownership of large-scale cloud-based product development and maintenance processes.
• Have hands-on experience developing software in .NET or other platforms, using RDBMS, and using Azure or AWS cloud services.
• Be experienced in directing offshore development teams, using virtual meeting tools such as Teams or Zoom, Azure DevOps or JIRA.
• Be comfortable executing PowerShell scripts and running SQL queries against an RDBMS.
• Will work with project management to ensure execution of product milestones according to the roadmap.
• Will have a strong desire to learn everything about the business, while also being inclusive and sharing the learnings.
• Continuously enhance their technical knowledge and improving our ability to deliver quality solutions by evolving our engineering process and technical capabilities.

Experience required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field, and/or practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in technical software development as a developer using C#/Java/Python/NodeJS with RDBMS.
• 5 years of experience in technical software development with Azure or AWS cloud services and SQL databases.
• 3 years of software development management experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the software development process, especially website development. End-to-end understanding of the product lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Competency in detail-oriented tasks with good documentation skills.
• Good communicator with who can fluently articulate their point of view to executives and other teams.

Salary Range: $150-200K/annually

*Pay is based on applicable experience and skills 

Industry Leading Benefits: 

• Values-driven culture and team built on integrity, caring, performance and efficiency
• Continuous career development and advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision) 
• 401k with company match 
• Employee Assistance Program with free telemedicine and mental health resources
• Exclusive Employee Vehicle Purchase Program with a 3-Year Service Maintenance Package 

More about DGDG: 

The Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG) is the largest family-owned automotive group in the Bay Area. Our team is over 1,000 strong and growing. We’ve been named a Bay Area News Group Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years(not to mention being named a Top Workplace USA in 2020).Our enthusiastic and courteous team, award-winning culture, combined with our cutting-edge technology, provide guests with a one-of-a-kind, “best-in-class" dealership experience. 

DGDG's 4 core values of Integrity, Caring, Performance, and Efficiency have stood at the cornerstone of our success. Our shared passion for training, teaching, recognition, reward, and promotion produces results that set us apart. 

“Be happy” is much more than a slogan. It’s a way of doing business. We pride ourselves on making our guests and our team members exceedingly happy. And we’d be happy if you joined us! 

DGDG takes your privacy seriously. You can learn more here: DGDG Privacy Policy*. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

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