Engineering Manager
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Job Description
Type: Fulltime Remote B2b contract
Timezone: Must overlap at least 4 hours with PST (Los Angeles)
Language: Ukrainian fluency preferred; English UpperIntermediate or higher required
About the Client
Our client is a leading digital product studio specializing in building highquality web and mobile applications for global clients. The team is made up of talented engineers designers and product specialists working collaboratively to solve complex challenges using modern technologies and best practices.
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with a strong background in backend architecture and team leadership. This is a highimpact role responsible for overseeing backend engineering operations supporting engineering productivity and driving adoption of AIassisted tooling across a 30 person team.
The Engineering Manager will report directly to the COO and work closely with the CTO who is focused on technological innovation and internal AI tooling. The client already has dedicated Frontend and QA Managers this role will primarily be responsible for the backend team and will evolve into managing all engineering leads as the organization grows.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the backend engineering team with a strong focus on architectural oversight and technical quality.
Promote structured adoption of AI/LLM tools (e.g. Cursor) within the team. This is not an AI development role the focus is on coaching and driving adoption.
Collaborate with Frontend and QA Managers to ensure cohesive engineering practices across the organization.
Oversee hiring strategy and execution for backend engineers and participate in interviews across all engineering hires.
Conduct technical planning architecture reviews and ensure implementation best practices.
Drive efficiency by identifying and promoting reusable code modules across projects.
Actively participate in management meetings and represent the engineering team in crossfunctional discussions.
Support crossfunctional pods including PMs QA Designers and Engineers to ensure project success.
Run regular 1on1s with engineers to provide feedback mentorship and career development.
Monitor team performance and satisfaction while fostering a strong engineering culture.
Team Structure
9 Backend Engineers (primarily Ruby on Rails)
11 Frontend Engineers (React / React Native)
5 QA Engineers
2 Fullstack Developers (focused on internal tooling)
Frontend and QA teams already have dedicated managers
Backend Manager will be hired in the future and report to this role
Total engineering headcount: 30 growing rapidly
Tech Stack
Frontend: React React Native
Backend: Ruby on Rails (primary) Go (strategic direction) (minor use)
Database: PostgreSQL (expertise required)
AI/LLM Tools: Cursor internal tooling leveraging LLMs
Success in the First 612 Months
4050% of backend codebase generated with LLM tools
Backend hiring and onboarding streamlined and scaled
Engineering processes and backend quality significantly improved
Backend team fully onboarded with AI tooling
Clear architectural guidelines and reusable components in place
3 direct reports: Frontend QA and Backend Managers
Requirements
Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or Tech Lead focused on backend systems
Strong architectural background and handson backend experience
Excellent knowledge of PostgreSQL
Experience leading and scaling engineering teams
Demonstrated ability to implement and coach adoption of engineering tools (LLMs AI productivity tools)
Fluent in Ukrainian
English UpperIntermediate or higher required
Based in a European time zone with at least 4 hours overlap with PST
Product company background or engineeringfirst culture strongly preferred
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary
Remotefirst culture
Home office stipend
Opportunity to lead and shape a fastscaling engineering organization
Exposure to multiple industries and technologies
Fastpaced collaborative productfocused team environment
Remote Work Requirements: Your workday must overlap by at least 4 hours with Los Angeles CA (PST/PDT).
Employment Type
Full Time
