Engineering Manager (Java, React, – AI Tools)

Job Title: Engineering Manager (Java, React, – AI Tools)Location: Dallas Texas-HybridExperience: 10+ years (with 3+ years in leadership roles)________________________________________About 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 capabilities.You will be responsible for driving technical excellence, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality product delivery in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities• Lead and manage a cross-functional engineering team (backend, frontend, QA)• Drive design, development, and delivery of scalable applications using Java and React• Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle, including architecture, coding, testing, and deployment• Champion automation-first QA practices using tools like Playwright (TypeScript)• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define technical roadmaps• Ensure best practices in code quality, performance, security, and scalability• Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and support career growth• Improve team productivity through agile processes and engineering excellence• Work with data using SQL and Python for analytics, integrations, or backend processing• Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, or similar) to enhance engineering productivity and efficiencyRequired Skills & Qualifications• 10+ years of software engineering experience• 3+ years of experience in an Engineering Manager / Tech Lead role• Mandatory experience in the Retail domain• Demonstrated ability to operate at a strategic level, including defining team structures, ownership models, and long-term technical direction• Proven experience driving engineering outcomes beyond execution, including stakeholder alignment and measurable business impact• Strong hands-on experience with:Java (Spring Boot or similar frameworks)React / JavaScript (modern frontend frameworks)SQL and/or Python• Experience leading full-stack development teams• Solid understanding of system design, microservices, and APIs• Strong ability to think at system, product, and organizational level, including making architecture and business trade-offs• Experience with QA automation frameworks, especially:Playwright with TypeScript• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices• Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, or similar) to improve developer productivity, code quality, or delivery workflows• Strong people management skills, including experience with performance management, team scaling, and handling team challenges• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and manage delivery risks• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesContact:Snehil Mishra📧 snehil@ampstek.com📞 Desk: 609-360-2673 Ext. 125🔗 LinkedIn🌐 www.ampstek.com