Engineering Manager

About the role

Role Overview

We're seeking an experienced Engineering Manager who will bridge the technical and non-technical realms, guiding our engineering team to success. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for technical leadership, project management, team development, and stakeholder communication. In our fast-paced startup environment, adaptability, leadership, and a deep technical understanding are crucial.

What you'll do

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Technical Leadership: Offer guidance on technical decisions, ensuring best practices, high-quality code, scalability, and maintainability.

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Project Management: Collaborate with product teams to define scope, deliverables, and timelines. Oversee sprint planning, task allocation, and project delivery.

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Team Development: Lead hiring efforts, onboard new engineers, and provide continuous mentorship and growth opportunities.

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Performance Management: Conduct regular check-ins, manage conflicts, and set clear performance metrics and expectations for the team.

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Resource Allocation: Match engineers with projects based on their strengths, the company's priorities, and growth opportunities.

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Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between the engineering team and other departments, ensuring alignment and clear communication.

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Process Improvement: Drive efficiencies by identifying and implementing improved tools and processes.

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Budget Oversight: Manage the engineering department's budget, ensuring effective resource allocation.

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International Activities: Manage the engineering department's offsite and other social venues and activities.

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Industry Engagement: Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices to guide the team's direction.

What you'll need

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Proven track record in software development, with progressive responsibilities.

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Prior experience leading and managing engineering teams, preferably in a startup environment.

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Strong technical proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and nodeJS, service oriented architectures, databases and cloud deployments is preferred.

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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

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Problem-solving aptitude with a solution-oriented approach.

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Ability to adapt and thrive in a constantly evolving environment.

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Quick and effective decision-making capabilities.

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Deep understanding of software development methodologies and tools.

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Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

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Efficient time management and multitasking abilities.