Engineering Manager

XTM; Poznań; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Continuous learning

Career advancement programs

Job summary

XTM Group is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of 10 engineers, owning the technical delivery, quality, security, performance and scalability while driving a culture of ownership and accountability.

You will collaborate with Product Owners to organize work, set milestones and prioritize backlogs, while empowering engineers with testing, automation, observability, and robust documentation. The role requires strong backend skills in Java and AWS, and fluent English communication.

Qualifications

• Seasoned leader who creates an inclusive environment and adapts ways of working to enable people to do their best work.
• Setting meaningful development goals and milestones for reports while aligning individual growth with the success of the team.
• Hiring top talent by participating in interviews and ensuring that engineers are well-calibrated in the recruitment process.
• Proactively identifying flight risks and taking meaningful steps to retain people by solving underlying problems.
• Composing and delivering constructive feedback while helping team members independently seek and provide feedback to others.
• Setting a high bar for individual performance and appropriately managing any performance concerns within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10 with full responsibility for technical and delivery outcomes, including quality, security, performance and scalability.
• Create a culture of ownership and accountability within the team by pushing for effective decisions and removing blockers that impede progress.
• Driving team goals forward by organizing work, setting appropriate milestones, and ensuring the engineering or quality backlog is prioritized and communicated to Product Owners.
• Empowering engineers to achieve a high bar of excellence by creating space for testing, automation, observability, and documentation.
• Tracking engineering and quality metrics to deeply understand team performance and proactively improve delivery processes.
• Managing incidents directly affecting the team or area and ensuring that on-call rotas and playbooks are established and understood.
• Maintaining a healthy shipping cadence by balancing short-term and long-term priorities while appropriately unblocking others when needed.
• Improving the developer experience and SDLC at XTM to ensure the engineering function is both highly effective and a great place to work.
• Communicating team progress against milestones at an appropriate cadence to relevant stakeholders and raising the visibility of team achievements.
• Supporting the implementation of an AIDLC and promoting the use of agent driven development
• Translating company objectives and engineering goals into individual tasks to ensure autonomy and agency for every team member
• Building excellent relationships with peers in product, design, data, and customer success to align on key strategic decisions

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Communication

English language

Decision making

Tools

Java

AWS

Job description

XTM Group is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions in the field of translation management. Our mission is to help enterprises reach global markets more efficiently by creating, delivering, and supporting an industry-leading platform to automate and manage all aspects of the localization process.

Our culture emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and a passion for language technology to better serve customers and employees. We are dedicated to creating a solution-oriented and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and can contribute their best. Our core values guide their actions and are the foundation of our company culture, driving us to achieve the vision of being the leading Translation Management System for enterprises.

We're currently hiring for a n Engineering Manager to join us!

Scope of Tasks

• Lead a team of 10 with full responsibility for technical and delivery outcomes, including quality, security, performance and scalability


• Create a culture of ownership and accountability within the team by pushing for effective decisions and removing blockers that impede progress


• Driving team goals forward by organizing work, setting appropriate milestones, and ensuring the engineering or quality backlog is prioritized and communicated to Product Owners


• Empowering engineers to achieve a high bar of excellence by creating space for testing, automation, observability, and documentation


• Tracking engineering and quality metrics to deeply understand team performance and proactively improve delivery processes


• Managing incidents directly affecting the team or area and ensuring that on-call rotas and playbooks are established and understood


• Maintaining a healthy shipping cadence by balancing short-term and long-term priorities while appropriately unblocking others when needed


• Improving the developer experience and SDLC at XTM to ensure the engineering function is both highly effective and a great place to work


• Communicating team progress against milestones at an appropriate cadence to relevant stakeholders and raising the visibility of team achievements


• Supporting the implementation of an AIDLC and promoting the use of agent driven development

Requirements

• Being a seasoned leader who creates an inclusive environment and adapts ways of working to enable people to do their best work


• Setting meaningful development goals and milestones for reports while aligning individual growth with the success of the team


• Hiring top talent by participating in interviews and ensuring that engineers are well-calibrated in the recruitment process


• Proactively identifying flight risks and taking meaningful steps to retain people by solving underlying problems


• Composing and delivering constructive feedback while helping team members independently seek and provide feedback to others


• Setting a high bar for individual performance and appropriately managing any performance concerns within the team


• Representing engineers clearly and concisely in calibration and promotion forums to support their career progression


• Fostering a healthy team dynamic and acting as a lead in resolving interpersonal conflicts or challenges


• Building excellent relationships with peers in product, design, data, and customer success to align on key strategic decisions


• Translating company objectives and engineering goals into individual tasks to ensure autonomy and agency for every team member


• Strong backend technical skills, in particular Java, AWS infrastructure


• Must be a competent communicator in English


• Experience in implementing an AIDLC is a distinct advantage

Benefits

What You Can Expect

Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your life and career, including:

• Professional development, with access to international opportunities and career advancement programs


• Continuous learning, powered by top-tier tools, training resources, and industry expertise

Benefits may vary by location — your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process.

Everyone Belongs at XTM

At XTM, we design experiences that reflect and include the full spectrum of people we serve — and that begins with our own team. We're dedicated to building a workplace where inclusion isn't just a value, but a daily practice. Here, you'll find the support and encouragement to grow, succeed, and truly belong — no matter your background. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion page to see how we're shaping a more inclusive future at XTM.

The Application Journey

When you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will carefully review your application. If your experience aligns with the role, we'll be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

We're also committed to accessibility and inclusive hiring. If you need accommodations at any stage of the process, please indicate this in your application or speak directly with the Talent Partner.