Engineering Manager (Remote)

Engineering Manager

Company Overview

Our client is a fast-growing technology company operating at the crossroads of travel and digital innovation, with a platform utilised by millions of users around the world.

With a culture rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the company brings together an international team of passionate professionals who share a drive to create seamless, intuitive experiences for travellers everywhere.

Job Summary

We’re working with our client to find an new Engineering Manager who will take ownership of a high-impact area within their product engineering organisation. This is an opportunity to lead a skilled group of engineers, guide technical direction, and contribute directly to the development of scalable, reliable software that serves millions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical ability with strong leadership skills, fostering both engineering excellence and a culture of growth. You’ll play a key role in driving the delivery of features that enhance user experience and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, promoting a culture of ownership, quality, and collaboration.
• Oversee the design, development, and delivery of scalable applications handling high traffic.
• Partner with product and design stakeholders to define objectives and ensure successful delivery.
• Balance strategic oversight with hands-on contributions, dedicating part of your time to technical implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering practices, architecture, and delivery processes.

Requirements / Qualifications

You’ll work in a modern, cloud-native environment built for scalability and performance:Frontend: TypeScript, ReactJS, Zustand, TailwindCSS, ExpressBackend: Java 17/21, Kotlin (Spring Boot)Infrastructure: Microservices architecture deployed on AWS (EKS), Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, GitData Management: PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, RedshiftMonitoring & Analytics: ELK, Grafana, Looker, Opsgenie, and in-house tools

You’re a technically strong and people-focused engineering leader who thrives on building great products and great teams. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment, empowering others to grow, and setting a high bar for technical excellence.

• A strong technical background, with strong knowledge of either Java or Typescript
• Proven experience developing and shipping backend and/or frontend applications at scale.
• Experience leading engineering teams and guiding architectural and technical decisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for delivering impactful, high-quality products used by millions of people.

Location

European Union (Remote). Based 2 days per week in Munich Offices. Open to relocators.

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary & Benefits

Competitive Salary with stock options