Frontend Engineering Team Manager - Europe

Storyblok; Linz; Remote; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology firm in Austria is seeking a Frontend Engineering Team Manager to lead a team of engineers. This role is integral to developing industry-leading products, involving project execution, team development, and talent acquisition. Applicants should have significant experience in software development and leadership, with strong skills in JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks. The position supports remote work, ensuring flexibility and a collaborative environment.

Leistungen

Monthly remote work stipend

Flexible schedules

Annual international team-building trip

Personal development fund

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of experience in software development, including 2+ years in leadership.
• Strong understanding of frontend engineering practices.
• Proven ability to guide and mentor engineering teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead frontend engineers with a focus on delivery and development.
• Mentor and guide team members in their professional growth.
• Collaborate with Product and Design for roadmap execution.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

JavaScript/TypeScript

Frontend Frameworks

Performance Optimization

RESTful APIs

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

CI/CD Pipelines

Version Control

Jobbeschreibung

Storyblok is the enterprise-ready headless CMS that empowers developers and marketers to bring ideas to market faster. It supports the entire content lifecycle—from creation and management to delivery—streamlining workflows, boosting productivity, and ensuring exceptional performance and accessibility. Storyblok frees you from the pain of legacy CMS platforms and empowers your teams to ship content quickly and build with complete flexibility.

Designed for global scalability and secure collaboration, Storyblok enables teams to deliver seamless, engaging digital experiences at scale. Trusted by leading brands like Oatly, Virgin Media O2, Deliveroo, Renault, and Education First, Storyblok helps businesses of all sizes unlock new opportunities, channels, and markets—delivering a bigger, faster market impact.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

You will be joining a growing company where you can contribute to many “firsts”. Plus these benefits:

• Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity). Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
• Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding
• Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays
• Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
• VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)
• The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers
• As a fully remote company, with work-life balance at its core, you’ll enjoy flexible schedules
• An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and supportive Frontend Engineering Team Manager to guide and mentor a team of engineers. As an integral member of our engineering department, you will contribute to developing our industry-leading products by driving smooth project execution, fostering people growth, and leading hiring efforts. You will also play a key role in talent development, nurturing a diverse and dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation. Collaborating closely with Product and Design, you will support the execution of our product roadmap and ensure the smooth delivery of commitments. If you are a frontend expert with leadership experience and a passion for enabling engineers to succeed, we invite you to join our growing team and contribute to the success of Storyblok as we pioneer the future of content management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of frontend engineers with a focus on delivery, people development, and process improvement.
• Partner with the Senior Frontend Engineering Manager to align execution with team vision and strategy.
• Mentor and guide team members in their professional development while promoting a culture of active coaching within the team.
• Contribute to technical decisions and drive continuous improvements in code quality, architecture, and processes.
• Establish delivery estimates, monitor progress, and help the team overcome obstacles and resolve blockers.
• Collaborate with Product and Design to ensure roadmap commitments are delivered iteratively and with a customer focus.
• Own recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to strengthen and grow the team.
• Facilitate regular one-on-one meetings to set goals, evaluate performance, and provide continuous feedback.
• Foster a culture of documentation, knowledge sharing, and open communication.
• Cultivate empathy and openness towards team members from diverse backgrounds, and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Contribute to improving processes in a remote-first, globally distributed environment.

Education & Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in advanced software development, including 2+ years of engineering leadership.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and at least one modern frontend framework (Vue.js, React, or similar).
• Strong understanding of modern frontend engineering practices, including component-based architectures, performance optimization, and scalable styling approaches.
• Applied knowledge of software engineering fundamentals, including development best practices, architecture, and problem-solving.
• Thorough knowledge of RESTful APIs and integration patterns between frontend and backend services.
• General knowledge of version control, Unix environments, and modern development tooling.
• Familiarity with frontend testing strategies and CI/CD pipelines, focusing on maintainability and code quality.
• Understanding of accessibility, responsiveness, and usability principles to support user-centric product development.
• Proven ability to lead teams in execution — guiding engineers, resolving blockers, and ensuring delivery commitments are met.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on collaboration across Product, Design, and Engineering.
• You are confident, detail-oriented, and highly motivated to contribute to the organization's growth as part of a high-performing team.

MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Remote (home) work opportunity or funded by Storyblok co-working space

GENERAL TERMS

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