Engineering Manager (Identity Management and Licensing)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Engineering Manager (Identity Management and Licensing) in Switzerland.

In this role, you will lead the development of secure, scalable, and high-impact identity management and licensing systems that power modern SaaS and cloud-connected applications. You will operate at the intersection of technical excellence and people leadership, guiding cross-functional teams through complex engineering challenges. Working in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment, you will shape technical strategy while remaining hands-on in critical architectural and delivery decisions. Your leadership will directly influence product quality, platform reliability, and customer trust. You will foster a culture of growth, ownership, and continuous improvement. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful impact while building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.

Accountabilities

• Lead engineering teams across the full software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality delivery, reliability, and performance.
• Recruit, mentor, coach, and inspire engineers and technical leads, supporting their growth and long-term success.
• Set clear objectives, track performance, and provide continuous feedback through structured goal-setting and reviews.
• Partner closely with architects, product managers, delivery leaders, and quality teams to define technical direction and execution plans.
• Drive architectural and implementation decisions for identity management and licensing systems in cloud-native environments.
• Remove technical and organizational blockers, solving complex challenges across people, process, and technology.
• Manage budgets, approve expenses, and contribute to planning and forecasting activities.
• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly to stakeholders across engineering and business teams.
  
  

Requirements

• 15+ years of industry experience with progressive growth in technical and leadership responsibilities.
• 3+ years of experience managing engineering teams of six or more, with strong people leadership skills.
• Previous hands-on experience in identity management and or licensing systems.
• Strong proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably GoLang, with experience in C# on .NET and TypeScript considered valuable.
• Solid background in cloud infrastructure and services, particularly within Amazon AWS environments.
• Proven experience with microservices architectures, containerized deployments, and cloud-native technologies.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines, ideally using Terraform and GitHub or GitLab.
• Deep knowledge of REST APIs, web protocols, and modern integration standards.
• Excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and organizational abilities.
• Growth-oriented mindset, adaptability to change, and resilience in fast-evolving technical environments.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage with full employee premium coverage and strong dependent benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including sick, mental health, and volunteer days.
• Fully vested retirement plan from day one.
• Work-life balance supported by a flexible, inclusive, and people-first culture.
• Continuous professional development opportunities and unlimited access to online learning platforms.
• Annual education reimbursement to support skill development and career growth.
• Well-being programs and resources focused on mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Remote-friendly work environment with global collaboration opportunities.
  
  

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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