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Engineering Manager at R3 Professional Services

About R3 Professional Services

R3's Professional Services team specializes in Corda technology, providing expertise, guidance, and support to help our customers successfully adopt and implement Corda in their businesses. We work closely with our customers to design, build, deploy, and advise them on their Corda journey, ensuring long-term capabilities for their digital currency and digital asset needs.

Through business consulting, technical solutions, and end-to-end implementation, our goal is to help our customers achieve their business objectives effectively. We take a customer-centric and innovative approach to tailor our services and solutions to meet their evolving needs, collaborating with our Sales, Engineering, and Product organizations.

Role

As an Engineering Manager at R3 Professional Services, you will lead the Engineering function within the organization. Reporting to the Head of Professional Services, you will be responsible for managing a global team of multidisciplinary engineers dedicated to providing engineering services and technical solutions for end-to-end implementation projects leveraging R3's Corda Distributed Ledger Technology and Digital Currency solutions. You will also be part of the wider PS leadership team, aligning with the organization's goals and strategy to drive growth.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the PS delivery Engineering strategy, ensuring precise and concise working methods for the team.

Collaborate with the PS leadership team to define and communicate a detailed delivery plan, ensuring consistent project delivery aligned with the agreed strategy.

Balance billable utilization of the PS engineering team, delivering revenue while creating repeatable toolkits and templates for future projects' operational efficiency.

Foster the overall well-being of the PS engineering team, creating opportunities for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and inspiration.

Establish software development processes and ensure their adherence across all projects, focusing on quality, scope, and budgets.

Aid in the creation of a framework for estimating build projects, ensuring accurate estimates for components of complex projects.

Provide high-level guidance to senior technology and business stakeholders, representing R3 in strategic conversations regarding the benefits and attributes of R3's technology suite.

Participate in interviews for expanding the team, maintaining the highest standards for engineer quality.

Synthesize customer feedback and communicate learnings internally to Engineering, Product, and Sales to enhance R3's product and service offerings according to customer needs.

Experience

Demonstrated experience in mentoring, supporting, and improving engineering teams.

Proven experience in building and growing customer-facing engineering teams.

Strong experience in building production-grade systems and releasing code with distributed systems or n-tier architecture.

Ability to effectively communicate architecture needs to both technical and business audiences.

Previous hands-on experience with a JVM-based programming language.

Proficient in articulating technical solutions and translating them into customer solutions.

Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Successful track record in managing multiple projects and initiatives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Full software delivery experience of complete end-to-end projects, preferably leveraging AWS and Azure cloud technologies.

Experience collaborating with cross-department leads to deliver large-scale projects.

R3 is at the forefront of digital finance, empowering regulated businesses with multi-party solutions that deliver trust in the digital realm. Our flagship DLT platform, Corda, is trusted by leading financial market infrastructures, exchanges, central banks, and commercial banks.

Corda is an open and permissioned distributed application platform that enables regulated institutions to harness the power of direct digital collaboration and solve complex multi-party workflows.

At R3, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We support individuals of all ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, origins, disabilities, veteran statuses, and cultures. We believe that our collective differences make us stronger as a team. If you feel you would be a great addition to R3 but do not meet all the criteria, please still consider applying. We are always excited to meet collaborative and innovative individuals eager to work with us.

Ethereum Experience Required

At R3, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing the future of business through cutting-edge permissioned blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT). We are seeking a talented individual who has experience with Ethereum to join our Corda Platform's Interoperability engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of bridging technology between public blockchains and Corda. This is a greenfield project area where you will be responsible for designing architectural components, reviewing code, managing your own time, and delivering high-quality software.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop software and contribute to your team's technical delivery by writing and reviewing designs and code.

Resolve issues raised through QA or Support tickets.

Foster a collaborative team culture by valuing your peers' contributions, meeting commitments, and promoting craftsmanship.

Collaborate with teammates to ensure a cohesive product.

Embrace a culture of ownership, making design choices, learning from successes and failures, and continuously improving software.

Other Responsibilities:

Represent your team in cross-team alignments, retrospectives, and technical discussion forums.

Present and discuss your team's work with R3 stakeholders.

Write blogs and internal tech-talks.

Essential Skills:

Strong technical programming background.

Understanding that Software Engineering is a discipline and Programming is a craft, and a desire to continually improve both.

Experience working with Ethereum or Enterprise Ethereum.

Proficiency in developing and deploying software on the EVM.

Experience with enterprise-level software development. Knowledge of Java, Kotlin, and cloud technologies (such as AWS) is beneficial.

Familiarity with standard building and delivery automation tools, particularly Gradle.

Experience in domains where high availability and performance are critical.

Commitment to quality and engineering agility, with a focus on delivering the best possible products and capabilities for our customers.

R3 is a leader in digital finance, providing multi-party solutions that establish digital trust and unlock potential for regulated businesses. Our flagship DLT platform, Corda, is trusted by leading financial market infrastructures, exchanges, central banks, and commercial banks.

Corda is an open and permissioned distributed application platform that empowers regulated institutions to solve complex multi-party workflows through direct digital collaboration.

At R3, we are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace that values individuals of all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity workplace that supports diversity in all its forms. If you believe that you would be a valuable addition to our team, even if you don't meet all the criteria mentioned above, please send us your CV/resume. We are always interested in meeting enthusiastic individuals who are excited to collaborate with us.

At R3, we are revolutionizing the world. If you are passionate about cutting-edge blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) and want to be a part of transforming the future of business, then joining our team is the right move for you.
Corda is a DLT platform specifically designed for conducting complex workflows between businesses without the need for centralized control. Trusted by top financial institutions, including banks, insurance companies, stock exchanges, and payment providers, Corda delivers reliable, scalable, and high-performing decentralized systems.
Role Summary
As a member of the Corda Platform's Interoperability engineering team, you will be responsible for developing the bridging technology between Corda and public blockchains like Ethereum. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a greenfield project by providing architectural designs, code reviews, and managing your own time efficiently. Your dedication to building and shipping exceptional software will play a crucial role in the team's success.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with the team to develop software, review designs and code, and ensure the quality of our products.
Resolve issues identified through QA or Support tickets.
Maintain a culture of collaboration and craftsmanship, appreciating the contributions of your peers and striving to meet commitments.
Work closely with teammates to ensure the cohesive delivery of our product.
Embrace an ownership mentality, making design choices, learning from experiences, and constantly improving the capabilities of our software.
Other Responsibilities
Represent the team in cross-team alignments, retrospectives, and technical discussions.
Present the work of the team to stakeholders within R3.
Contribute to blogs and internal tech-talks.
Essential Skills
Strong programming skills and a solid technical background.
Understanding that Software Engineering is a discipline and Programming is a craft, with the desire to continuously improve both.
Proficiency in working with Ethereum or Enterprise Ethereum.
Experience in developing and deploying software on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).
Familiarity with enterprise-level software development, including Java, Kotlin, and cloud technologies like AWS (though not mandatory).
Knowledge of standard building and delivery automation tools, with experience in Gradle preferred.
Previous experience in domains where high availability and performance are crucial.
Commitment to delivering high-quality products and agility in engineering, always striving for the best for our customers.
R3 is at the forefront of digital finance, driving multi-party solutions that enable digital trust and unlock immense potential for regulated businesses worldwide. At R3, we embrace diversity and inclusivity, supporting individuals of all ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, origins, disabilities, veteran statuses, and cultures. Our core values – Collaborative, Ownership, Bold, and Customer First – drive our success, and our flagship DLT platform, Corda, is trusted by leading financial market infrastructures, central banks, commercial banks, and exchanges.
Corda empowers regulated institutions with an open and permissioned distributed application platform, revolutionizing direct digital collaboration for solving complex multi-party workflows.
R3 is proud to provide equal opportunities in the workplace. If you believe you can contribute to our mission, please share your CV/resume with us. We value fearless and collaborative individuals who are excited to join our team.

At R3, we strive to create a future where value flows freely and business is conducted securely. Our mission is to facilitate an open, trustworthy, and sustainable digital economy. As a growing organization, we foster an environment where creativity is valued and each day is unique.
We are seeking an entrepreneurial sales leader who is energetic, passionate, and proactive to lead our global sales team in selling Digital Currency solutions to Central Banks and their associated Commercial Bank ecosystems. R3 has an outstanding opportunity to expand our client base of Central Banks by leveraging our technology to develop Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) strategies. In this role, you will develop and execute our sales strategy, drive new revenue opportunities, and be responsible for the recruitment, empowerment, and performance of the Digital Currency sales team on a global scale. You will play a crucial leadership role within our rapidly growing Middle East team.
Responsibilities:
Revenue Generation:
Demonstrate a deep understanding of R3's products and services to provide effective mentoring to the Enterprise Sales team.
Take a hands-on approach in engaging with customers, team members, and deals to drive the momentum of sales with a creative mindset.
Recruit, enable, develop, and empower the sales team to proactively identify, qualify, and build a robust sales pipeline.
Coach the team to successfully close deals and navigate complex negotiations and organizational structures.
Advocate for our sales methodology and cultivate its adoption and expertise within the team.
Foster strong and effective relationships that lead to growth opportunities.
Be accountable for your team's forecast and pipeline.
Scale the sales territories strategically through thoughtful planning and development.
Collaborate closely with the Product and Professional Services teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
Revenue Innovation:
Develop novel revenue streams and playbooks to maximize the value of our technology for customers, resulting in increased revenue for R3.
Provide feedback on customer requirements to enhance and validate our product roadmap.
Devise strategies to leverage ecosystems comprising Commercial Banks, Large Corporations, and Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs).
Support Regional Collaboration:
Provide leadership and executive presence for the Middle East team.
Foster collaboration among various local and global functions.
Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum of 6 years of experience in direct sales team leadership.
At least 6 years of quota-carrying experience in a competitive market with a focus on acquiring new business.
Experience of at least 4 years in direct sales to Central Banking customers, including understanding of unique customer needs and sales cycles associated with Central Banks.
Proficiency in payments systems and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), as well as the ability to establish deep trust with business and technical stakeholders.
Track record of successfully recruiting and managing a high-performing and talented software sales team, driving them towards achieving success.
Strong ability to articulate the business value of complex enterprise technology.
Familiarity with developing and implementing sales playbooks.
Ability to thrive in a high-growth software company.
Demonstrated history of exceeding sales targets and achieving goals.
Disciplined approach to qualifying opportunities.
UAE-based with the ability to lead a global team and travel up to 50% of the time.
About R3:
R3 is a leading force in shaping the future of digital finance, providing multi-party solutions that enable digital trust and unlock greater potential for regulated businesses worldwide. Our employees embody our core values of Collaboration, Ownership, Boldness, and Customer First. As a result, our flagship distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform, Corda, is trusted by leading financial market infrastructures (FMIs), exchanges, central banks, and commercial banks.
Corda is an open and permissioned distributed application platform that empowers regulated institutions to fully leverage direct digital collaboration, solving complex multi-party workflows.
R3 is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We provide support for individuals of all ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, origins, disabilities, veteran status, and cultures. At R3, we believe that our collective differences are what makes us stronger together. If you don't meet all the above requirements but believe you would be a great fit for R3, please submit your CV/resume. We are always interested in meeting bold and collaborative individuals who are excited to work with us.