Engineering Manager (Python) - Canada
Technology, Information and Internet · 2-10 employees
About the role
Lead and mentor a high-performing squad of engineers while fostering a culture of technical excellence. Provide hands-on technical leadership and architectural guidance to ensure engineering efforts align with business goals.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires extensive senior-level Python back-end engineering experience and a proven track record in leadership. Candidates should possess strong decision-making skills and technical maturity to manage complex back-end challenges.
Full description
This is a remote position.
We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Manager who remains a technologist at heart. This is a "player-coach" role designed for a senior back-end engineer who has successfully transitioned into leadership without losing their technical edge.
You should be someone who makes sound, high-stakes decisions quickly, acts as technical authority and understands that great software is built by people who truly care about the product’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead & Mentor: Manage a high-performing squad of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional growth.
- Architect & Execute: Leverage your deep Python expertise to guide architectural decisions and provide hands-on technical leadership on complex back-end challenges.
- Product Ownership: Work closely with stakeholders to understand the "why" behind the "what," ensuring engineering efforts align with the broader business vision.
What You Bring
- Python Mastery: An extensive background in senior-level Python back-end engineering. You should still feel at home in a codebase and be hands-on.
- Proven Leadership: Experience managing direct reports or mentoring engineering teams.
- Senior Engineering Judgment: The ability to make fast, reliable decisions based on experience and technical maturity.
Bonus Points For:
- The Tech Stack: Hands-on experience with Django or FastAPI.
- Ops Fluency: A background in Infrastructure and DevOps (AWS, CI/CD, K8s).
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