Engineering Manager

Description

Summary: Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, driving technical strategy, product development, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality software solutions. Highlights: 1. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers 2. Drive architectural decisions and technology stack choices 3. Strategically partner with product managers for technical solutions **About the Role** Team Leadership \& Management * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3\-7 software engineers * Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning * Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, sense of urgency and over communication. * Recruit, interview, and onboard new engineering talent * Collaborate with engineering leadership on team planning and resource allocation * Promote best practices in software development and code quality Technical Strategy \& Product Development * Define and implement technical strategy aligned with business objectives and our Cloud Center of Excellence * Oversee the full software development lifecycle from conception to deployment * Drive architectural decisions and technology stack choices * Ensure code quality, security, scalability and maintainability standards * Champion agile development methodologies and continuous integration * Lead technical design reviews and architecture discussions * Spend 20% to 30% of your time doing hands\-on work. Cross\-Functional Collaboration * Strategically partner with product managers to translate requirements into technical solutions * Collaborate with QA teams to establish comprehensive testing strategies * Coordinate with the SRE team for seamless deployments * Engage with stakeholders to communicate technical progress and challenges * Support other business teams with technical expertise Project Management \& Delivery * Plan and execute complex software projects with multiple dependencies * Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation * Ensure timely delivery of high\-quality software releases * Implement and maintain development processes and workflows * Monitor team velocity and continuously improve development efficiency * Drive post\-mortem processes for incidents and project retrospectives **Requirements** Experience * 8\+ years of software engineering experience with 3\+ years in management roles * Proven track record of leading high\-performing engineering teams * Experience with full\-stack development and modern software architectures * Background in agile development frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) * Experience with software development lifecycle and release management Technical Skills * Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages (Typescript, Python, etc.) * 5\+ years of experience with Node.js * Deep understanding of software architecture patterns and design principles * Advanced knowledge and experience with Amazon Web Services * Knowledge of database systems, both SQL and NoSQL * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks * Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements Leadership \& Communication * Advanced English (C1\) fluency * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Experience leading technical discussions and presenting to stakeholders * Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions * Strong problem\-solving and decision\-making capabilities * Experience with conflict resolution and team dynamics * Proven ability to attract and retain top engineering talent Opcionales ### **Desirable Skills** Additional Experience * Experience in startup environments * Background in highly regulated industries (healthcare, fin\-tech, etc.) * Experience with event\-driven architecture and distributed systems * Knowledge of machine learning and AI technologies * Background in open source contributions and community involvement Technical Depth * Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Angular) * Knowledge of backend frameworks and API design * Understanding of performance optimization and scalability * Experience with monitoring and observability tools * Familiarity with data analytics and business intelligence tools * Knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends Certifications * AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar cloud certifications * Relevant technical certifications in programming languages or frameworks **Our Benefits** ---------------- In addition to competitive salaries, this role includes: * Formal employment (“Planilla”) under a Peruvian entity — all legal benefits in soles (CTS, Gratificaciones, etc.). * Full\-time schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm. * Unlimited vacation days — yes, we mean it! * EPS healthcare (Rimac) covered 100%. * Oncology insurance (Rimac) covered 100%. * AFP retirement plan. * Coworking access in Miraflores, Lima — with free beverages, talks, bicycle parking, and amazing city views. * Company laptop and tools provided. *Disclaimer: This position is also open for candidates with some kind of disabilities that are part of the CONADIS list. The coworking is adequate for people with special mobility needs.*