Engineering Manager (Hands on)

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS startup is seeking a Tech Lead / Engineering Manager to guide a talented team of engineers while remaining hands-on in code development. This remote position offers flexible hours and competitive compensation, including bonuses and stock options, in an environment that prioritizes growth and autonomy.

Benefits

Work from anywhere

Flexible hours

Competitive salary + bonus + equity

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading teams of 5+ engineers.
• Senior-level engineering skills in either frontend (React, TypeScript) or backend development.
• Passion for scaling teams and products in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team of 10 engineers, guiding delivery, performance, and culture.
• Remain hands-on with codebase, architecture, and technical decisions.
• Drive a high-performance team culture through mentorship and feedback.

Skills

Technical excellence

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Collaboration skills

Job description

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? Tech Lead / Engineering Manager – Hands-On | SaaS Startup | Remote

Location: Remote (Flexible Hours)

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Stock Options

Join one of the top 1% SaaS companies worldwide, where growth isn't just a buzzword – it's a fact. We’ve tripled our revenue in the past year and scaled our engineering team to 60+ world-class developers. Now, we’re looking for an experienced Tech Lead / Engineering Manager to lead a talented squad of 10 engineers while remaining deeply hands-on in the code.

? What You’ll Do

• Lead a cross-functional team of 10 engineers, guiding delivery, performance, and culture.
• Remain hands-on with the codebase, architecture, and technical decisions.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape our product and engineering vision.
• Drive a high-performance team culture through mentorship, feedback, and clear direction.
• Ensure scalable, clean code and lean delivery processes.

? Our Stack

• Frontend: React, TypeScript

We’re open to candidates from either a backend or frontend background – what matters most is technical excellence and leadership experience.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience leading teams of 5+ engineers.
• Senior-level engineering skills with a strong foundation in either frontend or backend development.
• A passion for scaling teams and products in a high-growth, fast-moving environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a fully remote setup.

? Why Join Us?

• Work from anywhere with full remote flexibility.
• Flexible hours – outcome over hours.
• Competitive salary + bonus + equity.
• Be part of a hyper-growth journey, shaping a product used by thousands globally.
• Join a supportive, ambitious, and humble team of high performers.

? Ready to Lead While Staying Hands-On?

If you're excited by scale, autonomy, and impact — and you want to keep coding while leading — we want to hear from you.

• Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential chat.