Engineering Manager

About Lendio
Lendio is America's largest small business loan marketplace, and one of the fastest-growing fintech companies. We've helped our nation's entrepreneurs secure more than $15 billion in funding - and we're just getting started. Numbers aren't everything, though. Lendio was founded on a few core principles we live by every day: Innovation, fun, empowerment, transparency. If you're team-oriented, passionate, and ready to rock your job, it might be time to join Lendio!
Role Overview
As an Engineering Manager at Lendio, you will play a pivotal role in driving technical excellence while leading and mentoring a team of engineers. You'll be responsible for both hands-on coding and managing direct reports. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and have a passion for developing high-performing teams, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:

• Contribute Code: Roll up your sleeves and actively participate in coding, design, and architecture discussions. Lead by example and maintain a strong technical skill set.
• Innovate: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, explore new technologies, and enhance our product offerings.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability across projects.

People Management:

• Team Building: Recruit, hire, and onboard talented engineers. Foster a positive team culture that encourages growth, learning, and collaboration.
• Performance Management: Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations. Address any performance issues promptly.
• Career Development: Support career growth by identifying training needs, mentorship opportunities, and skill development paths.
• Conflict Resolution: Handle conflicts within the team professionally and constructively.

Project Management:

• Project Planning: Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Resource Allocation: Allocate resources effectively to meet project goals.
• Risk Management: Identify risks and proactively address them to ensure successful project execution.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, design, and other engineering teams to align priorities and deliver results.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate project status, risks, and achievements to upper management and other relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience or a combination of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field plus experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Proven experience as a software engineer with a strong understanding of software development principles.
• Previous experience managing engineering teams.
• Proficiency in full stack technologies such as PHP, Node, MySQL and Angular
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work in our Lehi, UT headquarters on a hybrid schedule (Mon, Wed, Thurs in office)

Pay Range:
Benefits

• Be part of a high-performing, collaborative team, and have fun at work each day
• Competitive pay
• A full suite of traditional benefits
• Untracked PTO (Paid Time-off)
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-contributed HSA
• Onsite gym and standing desks
• Wellness program
• Discounted cellular plans
• Company-contributed travel benefit

Get to know Lendio:
Lendio is the nation's leading small business financial solutions provider, with a mission to help small businesses survive and thrive. With its diverse network of lenders, Lendio enables small business owners to apply for multiple business financing options with a single application. In addition to creating access to small business capital, Lendio offers time-saving financial SaaS products that are designed to streamline business operations.
Lendio is a mission-driven organization striving to provide equal access to capital to underserved communities and America's smallest businesses. For every new marketplace loan Lendio facilitates, Lendio Gives-an employee-contribution and employer-matching fund, in partnership with KIVA-provides a microloan to low-income entrepreneurs around the world, continuously re-investing the fund.
Lendio is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome anyone who wants to help small businesses survive and thrive and aligns with our core values, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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