Engineering Manager - Client's App

PRAGMATIKE; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A technology company is seeking a Team Lead to standardize client applications across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in software engineering, significant experience with API integrations, and strong leadership skills. This role involves mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives to enhance integration patterns. Location is remote within Europe, and fluency in English is required.

Formación

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proven experience owning large-scale client applications with complex API integrations.
• Deep understanding of API contracts and client-server architecture.
• Strong communication skills to influence technical decisions.
• Experience leading initiatives across multiple platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Own the integration layer between client applications and backend APIs.
• Standardize interactions of desktop, mobile, and web apps with backend services.
• Lead technical discussions and make architectural decisions.
• Mentor engineers across various platforms.
• Drive initiatives for major API migrations.

Conocimientos

Software engineering experience

API integration

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Problem-solving in ambiguity

Descripción del empleo

About the job Team Lead

We're seeking a technical leader to own and standardize our client applications ecosystem across desktop, mobile, and web platforms. This role will serve as the critical bridge between our client apps and backend services, ensuring seamless integration and advocating for client-side needs in architectural decisions.

Location : Remote (Europe TimeZone)

Start date : ASAP

Languages : English (required)

Team : Consolidated client apps team (desktop, mobile, front-end)

About the Role

• Own the contracts and integration layer between all client applications and backend APIs
• Standardize how desktop, mobile, and web apps interact with backend services
• Lead technical discussions and advocate for client-side requirements in architecture decisions
• Drive proactive communication with backend teams rather than passive consumption
• Make strategic decisions on API consumption patterns and client architecture
• Mentor engineers across iOS (native / Swift), Android (native), desktop (.NET / Windows), and web (Express.js / TypeScript)
• Transform the team from passive implementers to active stakeholders in platform decisions Lead initiatives like major API migrations (REST to GraphQL, etc.)

What Were Looking For

• 7+ years of software engineering experience
• Proven experience owning large-scale client applications with complex API integrations
• Deep understanding of API contracts, integration patterns, and client-server architecture
• Experience leading technical initiatives that span multiple platforms
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence technical decisions
• Comfortable with ambiguity across multiple technology stacks

Background in either :

• Senior mobile engineering with extensive API / backend integration work, OR
• Full-stack engineering with end-to-end system ownership, OR
• Platform engineering focused on client-side systems

Bonus Points

• Experience with API migration projects (REST to GraphQL, etc.)
• Familiarity with multiple client platforms (iOS, Android, desktop, web)
• Background in developer tooling or SDK development
• Golang knowledge (team works closely with Golang backend)
• Previous team lead or technical leadership experience

What success look like :

• Client teams proactively shape backend API decisions rather than adapting to them
• Standardized, well-documented integration patterns across all platforms
• Reduced friction and faster feature delivery through better client-backend collaboration
• Team members feel empowered to voice technical concerns and requirements
• Clear ownership and accountability for the entire client applications suite

Pragmatike is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants without discrimination. We recruit on behalf of our clients and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process. We process your personal data solely for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws, and maintain reasonable safeguards to protect your information. Your data may be shared with our client(s) for hiring consideration, but will not be disclosed to third parties outside of the recruitment process.