Manager, Software Engineering Key Responsibilities: Maintain full-stack applications : Ensure the ongoing performance, stability, and scalability of web applications using React (frontend), Node.js (backend), and SQL databases. This includes regular updates, bug fixes, and performance optimization. Work within an Azure-based environment : Understand and collaborate on Azure infrastructure, with a general understanding of the CI/CD deployment processes, without being responsible for direct configuration. Create and maintain RESTful APIs : Develop backend services using Node.js to connect the frontend with the SQL database and external systems. Optimize database queries : Write efficient SQL queries and stored procedures to interact with the database, ensuring data integrity and performance. Integrate frontend and backend services : Ensure seamless communication between the React frontend and Node.js backend, implementing API integration and handling user authentication and authorization. Perform debugging and troubleshooting : Diagnose and resolve technical issues across the application stack (frontend, backend, database, cloud). Collaborate with cross-functional teams : Work closely with designers, DevOps engineers, and product managers to deliver high-quality features and improve the user experience. Implement best practices in code and infrastructure : Follow industry standards for code quality, security, scalability, and maintainability across both backend and frontend services. Deploy applications to Azure : Manage deployment pipelines, ensure smooth production releases, and monitor performance on Azure. Stay current with new technologies : Continuously evaluate and integrate modern technologies and tools to improve the development process and overall application performance. YOUR QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in React, Node, managing and designing RESTful APIs Knowledge of relational databases such as SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redshift, etc. Proficiency with Git and version control workflows Strong ability to problem-solve and debug code independently High attention to detail, with strong organizational and project management skills Bonus if you’ve previously managed a global application ABOUT GROUPM: GroupM is the world’s leading media investment company responsible for more than $60B in annual media investment through agencies Mindshare, EssenceMediaCom, and Wavemaker. GroupM’s portfolio includes Data & Technology, Investment and Services, all united in a vision to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. By leveraging all the benefits of scale, the company innovates, differentiates and generates sustained value for our clients wherever they do business. LI-GB1