Manager, Software Engineering

We are looking for a Manager, Software Engineering to join our team in Belgrade and lead a new AI-focused engineering team within A&G Content Solutions. You will play a key role in shaping how the team builds and delivers software, supporting engineers, guiding technical direction, and driving the adoption of AI tools and modern development practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in software engineering, including at least 1 year of experience with the hands-on use of AI tools throughout the software development lifecycle, including implementation, architecture and design, code review, and testing
• Minimum 3 years of people management experience, leading and developing software engineering teams
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in English

It would be great if you also have . . .

• Hands-on expertise building microservices and enterprise backend systems with Java and Spring Boot
• Practical experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure on AWS
• Proficiency in database design, query optimization, and data modeling with PostgreSQL
• Experience developing responsive web applications using Angular or other modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue)
• Proven track record with AI-assisted software development and Spec-Driven Development (SDD), utilizing tools such as Spec Kit, OpenSpec, or similar frameworks
• Experience building end-to-end data pipelines, modern data architectures, or analytical platforms using Databricks
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Jenkins), including automated testing and quality gates

What will you be doing in this role?

• Lead and develop a team of software engineers, providing technical direction, coaching, and support.
• Lead the delivery of software solutions and new AI-focused capabilities across multiple engineering projects.
• Guide architecture and design decisions and promote high standards across development, testing, code review, and delivery.
• Drive the adoption and effective use of AI tools throughout the software development lifecycle and support modern approaches such as Spec-Driven Development.
• Develop quarterly engineering roadmaps, establish priorities, estimate development work, and support timely delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, DevOps, Data Science, and other internal stakeholders to align priorities and dependencies.
• Drive innovation by evaluating new technologies, tools, and engineering practices that can improve quality and efficiency.
• Establish clear team goals and provide regular coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to support colleague growth.
• Provide input into resource planning, staffing decisions, recruitment, and onboarding.

About the Product

You will work within A&G Content Solutions, supporting the development of new AI-focused capabilities and software solutions across our content products and platforms.

The team will focus on new development and features, with an emphasis on integrating AI into the software development lifecycle and exploring modern approaches such as AI-assisted and Spec-Driven Development.

About the Team

You will lead a new AI-focused engineering team within A&G Content Solutions. The wider organization includes multiple engineering teams responsible for areas such as content delivery, content processing, publications, and supporting platforms.

As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for people leadership, technical direction, and delivery, while working closely with internal stakeholders and other engineering teams. The team will work across multiple projects in an Agile/Scrum environment, with a strong focus on collaboration and effective communication.

You will report directly to Senior Director, Software Engineering.

Benefits

• Holidays: 25 days paid leave per annum
• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Lunch
• Yearly Bonus
• Yearly Merit Plan
• My Learning Platform
• Fit Pass
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Company bicycles for rent free of charge

Hours of Work

This is a permanent full-time position, with core engagement hours within CET time zone. This is a hybrid position; you will be expected to work from our Belgrade office 3 days every other week.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.