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Engineering Manager (Go/React)

Remote People Traverse City, Michigan, United States

Human Resources Services · 201-500 employees

4 h ago
Remote engineering-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Engineering Manager will lead the software engineering team while remaining 50% hands-on with production code. They will own sprint execution, technical architecture, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive business outcomes.

What they look for

Go Golang React PostgreSQL AWS Engineering management Software architecture Agile delivery DevOps CI/CD Team leadership Coaching Mentoring Product roadmap planning Technical decision-making

Requirements

Candidates must have 5+ years of professional software engineering experience and a strong background in technical leadership or management. Proficiency in modern web application stacks and experience in agile startup environments are essential.

Benefits

20 days vacation

Full description

Engineering Manager

We are currently supporting one of our clients, a fast-growing Canadian HealthTech company, in the search for a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced software engineer who enjoys both building products and leading people.

You won't be stepping away from the code: this position is approximately 50% hands-on engineering and 50% team leadership & management.

🎯 What you'll be doing

You'll take ownership of the engineering function, working closely with the CEO and wider business to:

  • Write, review and ship production code
  • Shape technical architecture and engineering decisions
  • Lead, coach and develop the software engineering team
  • Own sprint execution, agile delivery and roadmap planning
  • Maintain high standards around DevOps, CI/CD, reliability, privacy and security
  • Work closely with Product, Sales, Customer Success and other stakeholders
  • Support hiring and development of the engineering team
  • Translate technical decisions into clear business outcomes

💻 Technology environment

Experience with the following is highly relevant: Go / Golang · React · PostgreSQL · AWS

Experience with this exact stack is an asset rather than an absolute requirement; we're primarily looking for someone with strong engineering fundamentals who remains genuinely hands-on with modern web applications.

👤 We're looking for someone who has

  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Recent hands-on experience writing production code
  • Experience with software architecture and technical decision-making
  • Leadership experience as an Engineering Manager, Tech Lead or Team Lead
  • Experience coaching and mentoring engineers
  • Strong understanding of agile product delivery
  • Experience in a startup or fast-moving technology environment
  • Excellent communication skills in English
  • The ability to work autonomously and take ownership quickly

First-time Engineering Managers with strong technical leadership experience are also encouraged to apply.

📍 The opportunity

🏠 Full Remote

⏰ 40 hours/week, covering Halifax / Atlantic time business hours

📅 Start: August 31, 2026

📃 Contract: Full-time fixed term, approximately 12–14 months (parental leave coverage)

🏖️ Vacation: 20 days, prorated in the first year

The role reports directly to the CEO and comes with significant ownership from day one.

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