Engineering Manager

At Just Appraised, we’re replacing outdated, manual local government workflows with modern software used by hundreds of government agencies across the United States. Our cutting-edge, AI-powered software, which leverages Natural Language Processing (NLP), replaces manual data entry to eliminate delays, backlogs, and errors. This work directly impacts how communities fund schools, infrastructure, and public services.About the Role Lead the team building the software for modern government!We’re hiring anEngineering Managerto lead teams responsible for the core products, systems, and infrastructure that power this software.This role combines technical leadership, architecture, and people development.This is a hands‑on role with a strong emphasis on full-stack product engineering and end-to-end delivery. You will lead teams responsible for everything from user-facing features and modern frontend systems to scalable backend services and critical platform integrations.You will be a force multiplier: setting clear technical and business direction, contributing to design and code, and fostering a strong, scalable, and reliable technical foundation while championing the professional growth of every engineer.What You Will Work On Examples of problems our engineers tackle:Designing and implementing end-to-end features, from user interfaces to scalable backend servicesImproving the performance and responsiveness of our core application across the full stackCollaborating with our customers to translate their needs into technical solutionsBuilding reliable data pipelines and integrations for our product featuresDesigning systems that support AI‑driven automation featuresScaling the engineering organization while maintaining high talent densityFrontend:React, TypeScriptInfrastructure:AWS, Docker, TerraformDeveloper Tools:GitHub, Linear, Cursor, CI/CD, automated testingYour RoleLead and manage a team of Software Engineers.Provide technical guidance and mentorship to develop strong design, coding, and problem‑solving skills across the team.Manage team health, set goals, conduct performance reviews, and support individual career development and progression.Strategic Execution & DeliveryPartner closely with different functional teams to define and execute roadmaps that result in measurable business and customer outcomes.Hands‑on coding for up to 20% of your weekly time, as team needs require.Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, developer experience, and delivery pipelines.Collaborate cross‑functionally with all leadership, Customer Success, and Operations to align technical initiatives with overall company strategy.Architectural Guidance & StandardsGuide critical architectural decisions focused on scalability, performance, and maintainability across our core backend and infrastructure systems.Champion and drive high standards for code quality, testing, documentation, and overall engineering excellence.Contribute to technical designs and write or review code, particularly for complex or high‑impact projects.What We’re Looking For4+ years of hands‑on experience in software engineering, with strong proficiency in both backend (e.g., Java, Python) and frontend (e.g., React) technologies.2+ years of engineering leadership experience, including successfully managing an engineering team or leading multi‑quarter initiativesProven ability to deliver high‑quality, user‑facing product features across the full stack.Experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, observability, monitoring, and system reliability engineering (SRE) practicesA demonstrated ability to successfully balance people leadership with significant technical contributionExcellent communication skills, with a proven ability to clearly bridge technical and non‑technical stakeholdersA strong sense of ownership, a bias for action, and a commitment to leading by example and mentoring othersCompetitive compensation and stock equity planComprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceCompany sponsored pre‑tax retirement savings program (401k)A flexible work environment that supports working from homeFlexible PTOHome office stipendThe pay range for this role is:165,000 - 205,000 USD per year (Remote (United States))#J-18808-Ljbffr