Engineering Manager (Hands on)

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

Job summary

A leading tech company seeks a Tech Lead/Engineering Manager to spearhead their engineering team while remaining hands-on with code. Join a hyper-growth SaaS startup with full remote flexibility and shape products used globally. If you're a seasoned leader passionate about engineering excellence, this is your chance.

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 frontend or backend development.
• Strong foundation in technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team of 10 engineers.
• Remain hands-on with code and technical decisions.
• Drive a high-performance team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Excellence

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

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Engineering Manager (Hands on), Manchester

Client: InterQuest Group

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

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.