What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager - Connect Cloud position at CData Software?
About CData Software, Inc.
At CData, we believe data should work for people—and that starts with the team building the technology behind it. In a world where data is increasingly complex and distributed, we’re helping organizations bring clarity and connection through real-time data integration. Our products make it easier to access and work with data anywhere, empowering teams to focus on innovation instead of infrastructure.
More than 10,000 organizations worldwide rely on CData to power their most important business decisions. Behind that impact is a global team of passionate problem-solvers, engineers, and innovators who are redefining what’s possible in data connectivity.
Headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, CData has over 500 team members, with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. We take pride not just in what we build, but in how we build it: together, with curiosity, creativity, and a shared drive to push boundaries.
Our AI Promise
As we look ahead, AI has become a central pillar of what we do. CData is evolving to be AI-native: we’re embedding advanced AI tools into our platform, including semantic layers that let the business side and technical side speak the same language, AI connectivity that enables real-time access to data from across your enterprise, and user-friendly, governed ways for teams to ask and act on business questions with conversational tools and intelligent agents.
If you want to work somewhere where your engineering, data, or product work directly enables organizations to turn ambiguous, siloed data into trusted intelligence—and where AI is not just hype, but deeply woven into our mission—CData is the place for you.
About The Role
Join CData as an Engineering Manager and lead innovative teams at the forefront of data connectivity solutions. In this pivotal role, you will guide the development of cutting-edge software that enables businesses to break through data silos and achieve real-time connectivity. You will balance technical leadership with people management to drive high-quality software delivery while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
As an Engineering Manager, you'll align your team’s efforts with our borader technical strategy, ensuring seamless execution in a fast-paced environment. You’ll cultivate a collaborative environment where engineers can do their best work, innovate, and continuously grow, all while contributing to the architectural discussions and code reviews that shape our product's future.
What You'll Do
At CData, we believe data should work for people—and that starts with the team building the technology behind it. In a world where data is increasingly complex and distributed, we’re helping organizations bring clarity and connection through real-time data integration. Our products make it easier to access and work with data anywhere, empowering teams to focus on innovation instead of infrastructure.
More than 10,000 organizations worldwide rely on CData to power their most important business decisions. Behind that impact is a global team of passionate problem-solvers, engineers, and innovators who are redefining what’s possible in data connectivity.
Headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, CData has over 500 team members, with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. We take pride not just in what we build, but in how we build it: together, with curiosity, creativity, and a shared drive to push boundaries.
Our AI Promise
As we look ahead, AI has become a central pillar of what we do. CData is evolving to be AI-native: we’re embedding advanced AI tools into our platform, including semantic layers that let the business side and technical side speak the same language, AI connectivity that enables real-time access to data from across your enterprise, and user-friendly, governed ways for teams to ask and act on business questions with conversational tools and intelligent agents.
If you want to work somewhere where your engineering, data, or product work directly enables organizations to turn ambiguous, siloed data into trusted intelligence—and where AI is not just hype, but deeply woven into our mission—CData is the place for you.
About The Role
Join CData as an Engineering Manager and lead innovative teams at the forefront of data connectivity solutions. In this pivotal role, you will guide the development of cutting-edge software that enables businesses to break through data silos and achieve real-time connectivity. You will balance technical leadership with people management to drive high-quality software delivery while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
As an Engineering Manager, you'll align your team’s efforts with our borader technical strategy, ensuring seamless execution in a fast-paced environment. You’ll cultivate a collaborative environment where engineers can do their best work, innovate, and continuously grow, all while contributing to the architectural discussions and code reviews that shape our product's future.
What You'll Do
- Lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
- Drive technical design decisions and contribute to code reviews, ensuring adherence to engineering best practices.
- Oversee project delivery timelines, coordinating sprint planning and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Facilitate cross-team collaboration to enhance knowledge sharing and alignment with broader company goals.
- Empower team growth through regular feedback, career development planning, and performance coaching.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and resource needs effectively to stakeholders and Directors of Engineering.
- 6 Years of Software Engineering experience. Hands -on experience in enterprise or SaaS environments with a focus on technical competency and innovation.
- 3 Years of Engineering Management experience. Experience leading teams, demonstrating people leadership and development skills.
- 3 Years of experience with cloud platform management and architecture (Azure preferred), supporting scalable, high-performance systems and cloud-native deployments.
- Strong Communication Skills- Critical for fostering understanding and collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Strong Java/ Kotlin Development Experience- key for contributing to backend services and microservices development.
- Plus- Kubernetes experience and ability to manage container orchestration and deployment.
- Plus- React Framework experience and ability to provide an edge in user interface development, contributing to seamless and engaging user experiences.
- Plus- Design and implementation experience with microservice arctiecture that supports distributed systems and enhances system reliability.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field- or equivalent practical experience.