Engineering Manager

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Team Building & Talent Development

• Define team structure and resource needs aligned with long-term strategic goals
• Design and implement recruiting strategies to attract high-performing engineers
• Develop onboarding processes to ensure smooth integration of new team members
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture with high engagement and low attrition
• Provide continuous coaching, mentorship, and feedback to promote individual and team growth
• Manage team performance proactively, recognizing top contributors and addressing performance gaps
  

Product Delivery & Execution

• Own execution and delivery of product roadmap in alignment with business objectives
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Technical Leads to translate requirements into scalable solutions
• Drive adherence to technical design standards, engineering best practices, and project timelines
• Track and report operational metrics such as uptime, SLAs, and product quality
• Optimize workflows and development processes for speed, quality, and scalability
  

Leadership & Strategic Direction

• Convert strategic business objectives into clear, actionable engineering goals
• Evaluate feasibility of proposed strategies and drive alignment across departments
• Co-develop OKRs and quarterly roadmaps with cross-functional partners
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement across tools, processes, and team collaboration
• Balance short-term delivery priorities with long-term technical vision and innovation
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering management, leading teams of 6 or more engineers
• At least 4 years of experience in product development leadership (as a lead engineer or manager)
• 2+ years managing full-stack teams working on scalable web applications
• Demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent
• Proven track record of driving high-quality project delivery
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Applied Sciences, or a related field
  

Preferred:

• Familiarity with relevant technology stack: AWS, Kubernetes, Python/Django, React, Postgres, Go
• Background in cybersecurity or data protection
• Experience with enterprise SaaS development and delivery
  

Key Skills: