Engineering Manager (Java, React, AI Tools)

Title Engineering Manager Java React AI ToolsLocation Dallas TXExperience 10 plus years with 3 plus years in leadership rolesAbout The RoleWe are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high performing full stack engineering team working on scalable enterprise grade applications. This role requires a strong technical background across backend frontend data and QA automation along with proven leadership capabilitiesYou will be responsible for driving technical excellence mentoring engineers and ensuring high quality product delivery in a fast paced environmentKey ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a cross functional engineering team backend frontend QADrive design development and delivery of scalable applications using Java and ReactOversee end to end software development lifecycle including architecture coding testing and deploymentChampion automation first QA practices using tools like Playwright TypeScriptCollaborate with product managers designers and stakeholders to define technical roadmapsEnsure best practices in code quality performance security and scalabilityMentor engineers conduct code reviews and support career growthImprove team productivity through agile processes and engineering excellenceWork with data using SQL and Python for analytics integrations or backend processingLeverage modern AI assisted development tools such as Cursor Windsurf Claude Code OpenAI Codex to enhance engineering productivity and efficiencyRequired Skills And Qualifications10 plus years of software engineering experience3 plus years of experience in an Engineering Manager or Tech Lead roleMandatory experience in the Retail domainDemonstrated ability to operate at a strategic level including defining team structures ownership models and long term technical directionProven experience driving engineering outcomes beyond execution including stakeholder alignment and measurable business impactStrong hands on experience with Java Spring Boot or similar frameworks React JavaScript SQL and or PythonExperience leading full stack development teamsSolid understanding of system design microservices and APIsStrong ability to think at system product and organizational level including making architecture and business trade offsExperience with QA automation frameworks especially Playwright with TypeScriptFamiliarity with CI CD pipelines and modern DevOps practicesHands on experience leveraging AI tools such as Cursor Windsurf Claude Code OpenAI Codex to improve developer productivity code quality or delivery workflowsStrong people management skills including performance management team scaling and handling team challengesAbility to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and manage delivery risksExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilities