Hands-On AI-Native Engineering Manager

Convo; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 4,200,000 - 10,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Convo is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to transform its full-stack team into an AI-native engineering organization. You will own design, build and delivery of scalable software, leveraging autonomous coding agents to drive the full development lifecycle.

Responsibilities include leading frontend, backend and QA efforts, architecture reviews, and implementing HITL controls to ensure secure, high-quality code. You will mentor a growing team and report to the Head of Engineering.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering and technical delivery.
• 4+ years leading frontend, backend and QA teams.
• Hands-on use of AI coding agents to deliver features.
• Backend in Python/FastAPI or .NET/C#, and frontend in React/Angular.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, distributed systems and databases.
• Cloud and DevOps experience: Azure, AWS or SAP BTP; CI/CD and observability.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical plans and timelines.
• Excellent written and spoken English with client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery across frontend, backend and APIs.
• Build versioned REST APIs and MCP servers for AI agents.
• Own auth, identity, tenant isolation and API governance.
• Design async, event-driven services and optimize performance.
• Set frontend architecture and ensure AI features align with UX and accessibility.
• Drive automated testing, observability and documentation.
• Hire, mentor and grow a high-performing team; report progress and risks.

Skills

AI coding agents experience

Frontend & backend leadership

Python/FastAPI

NET/C# expertise

React/Angular expertise

REST APIs & Microservices

Cloud & DevOps (Azure/AWS)

English communication

CI/CD & Git workflows

Software delivery management

Tools

Cursor

Claude Code

GitHub Copilot

Codex

Job description

Convo is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to transform its full-stack team into an AI-native engineering organization. You will own design, build and delivery of scalable software, leveraging autonomous coding agents to drive the full development lifecycle.

Responsibilities include leading frontend, backend and QA efforts, architecture reviews, and implementing HITL controls to ensure secure, high-quality code. You will mentor a growing team and report to the Head of Engineering.