Engineering Manager
Our mission at Netguru is to help entrepreneurs and innovators shape the world through beautiful software. We care about trust, taking ownership, and transparency. As a Certified B Corporation, we offer a safe, inclusive, and productive environment for all team members, and we're always open to feedback. If you want to work from home and be a full-time employee, great! We want to create the right opportunities for you.Over the past ten years, Netguru has changed the way people bank, listen to music, learn languages, and rent bicycles. Some of their clients include Fortune 500 companies and startups like solarisBank or senseFly. Netguru works with the largest brands in the world, such as Volkswagen, IKEA or Keller Williams.As the Engineering Manager , you will:Build and scale the engineering capability powering our enterprise commerce, mobile, and integration projectsOwn outcomes from technical quality and team velocity to hiring and mentoring, directly impacting client valueBe the technical backbone, ensuring technology never blocks delivery or sales by providing architecture, feasibility, risk assessments, and reliable estimations across any stack or domainPartner with Delivery Managers, Tech Leads, and Talent teams to grow leaders and enable excellent, scalable engineering while maintaining qualitySalaryup to 35,000 PLN net monthly (B2B) + 20 paid days offup to 29,100 PLN gross monthly (Employment Contract)Requirements7-10 years of engineering experience (full-stack mindset preferred)2-3 years of leading teams, managing Tech Leads, and scaling capabilitiesStrong background in at least one commerce stack (e.g., Headless Commerce, PIM/DAM, Headless CMS) with cross-stack operational abilityExperience supporting presales and proposal reviewsProven ability to break down unfamiliar domains and provide reliable architecture, risk assessments, and estimationsDeep technical literacy to audit code, architecture, CI/CD, and quality gatesProficiency in system design skillsCompetence to operate across frontend, backend, mobile, DevOps, and cloud (Azure, AWS)Excellent stakeholder communication, navigating priorities and complexity in multi-stakeholder environmentsHigh accountability, systems thinking, and a bias for structure, clarity, and actionCommunicative (B2+) Polish and EnglishNice to haveStrong Python and/or TypeScript/Node.js backgroundAI-augmented coding practicesExperience with payments, logistics, or marketplace platformsExperience in software consulting, product development, or digital delivery modelsBackground in growing Tech Leads, building communities of practice, or leading engineering transformationResponsibilitiesEngineering Ownership & LeadershipLeading and managing an engineering group (e.g., Backend/DevOps), consisting of 30+ peopleCoaching, and helping Tech Leads across your domain to growDefining architecture, coding, review, and delivery standardsCommerce Capability LeadershipOwning engineering competence across commerce technologies (Headless Commerce, PIM/DAM, Headless CMS, complex integration patterns)Defining recommended stacks, integration patterns, and technical reference architecturesHands‐on Problem Solving & ReviewsJumping into projects in crisis, diagnosing issues, and proposing actionable recovery plansPerforming architectural and code reviews when necessaryDriving quality outcomes: review practices, CI/CD, test coverage, and rework reductionPresales & FeasibilitySupporting Deal Reviews with architecture options, reliable estimates, risk assessments, and alternativesProviding technical clarity in unknown industries or new solution areasEngineering Health & PerformanceMonitoring engineering health: velocity, rework, cycle/lead time, bug rate, test coverage, code quality, and moraleDriving continuous improvement episodes across teamsHiring & Capability GrowthRecruiting, coaching, and growing Engineers and Tech Leads (providing feedback, growth planning)Building a competency roadmap for your domainBenefitsAccess to the WorkSmile platform offering benefits adapted to your preferences:Multisport cardPrivate health insurance packageLife insuranceHundreds of other options to choose from 15 categories (shopping, leisure, travel, food, etc.)Discounts on Apple productsSupport for your growth – a head/manager's budget available to every employeePLN 175 monthly lump sum (ryczałt) for remote employees (Contract of Employment)Various internal initiatives: webinars, knowledge‐sharing sessions, internal conferences.Don't hesitate and apply right away! At Netguru, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you require any disability‐related accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We're here to help!#J-18808-Ljbffr