Engineering Manager - Remote (Poland)

OLX Group; Remote; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online marketplace in Poland is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead software developers and drive quality at the platform. This fully remote role involves managing technical projects, collaborating across teams, and fostering an inclusive culture. Candidates should have a strong background in software development, people management, and contemporary software practices, with excellent English communication skills.

Benefits

Monthly salary and annual bonus

Training and conference budget

Private medical care

100% remote work

500 points on Mybenefit platform monthly

Qualifications

• 3+ years of people management experience focused on developing individuals.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience in designing large-scale systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of talented engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project goals.
• Drive the development process ensuring high-quality solutions.

Skills

People management

Software development

Microservices architecture

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

WELCOME TO OLX

At OLX, we work together to build a more sustainable world through trade.

We make it safe, smart, and convenient to buy and sell cars, find housing, get jobs, buy and sell household goods, and more. Our colleagues around the world help to serve millions of people around the world every month, through its well-loved consumer brands including OLX, Otodom, AutoTrader, Property24.

Join OLX and see how far you can go.

In this role, you can work fully remotely as long as you live in Poland.

As an engineering manager, you'll lead software developers who drive quality at the OLX platform by scaling one of the newest distributed systems.

You capture requirements, lead technical projects, define the ambitious but balanced scope of those projects, and partner across teams to address technical problems and ensure smooth solution implementation.

In our teams, managers have not only the strong expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects, but also to manage a team of engineers. You'll organize and lead the team's projects and personal goals, contribute to product strategy, and help develop the team.

What you will be doing

• Lead by example and manage a team of talented engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and career development support;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data science and data engineering managers, and product managers to define project goals, scope, and deliverables;
• Drive the end-to-end development process, from design to implementation and deployment, ensuring high-quality and scalable solutions (with controlled cost);
• Identify and prioritize technical initiatives, considering ROI, scalability, and performance requirements;
• Implement modern software development practices, including agile methodologies, continuous integration, and deployment, to ensure efficient and effective project delivery;
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring that the platform meets customer needs and provides an exceptional user experience;
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, promoting knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What you have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field;
• Track record of proven people management experience (3+ years) focused on developing and growing people;
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Proven experience in designing and developing large-scale, high-traffic systems;
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Streaming architectures);
• Strong knowledge of data structures and software design patterns;
• Good understanding and ideally successful application of AI/ML;
• Experience with modern software development practices, such as agile methodologies, continuous integration, and deployment;
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment;
• Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Our Hiring Process

• Recruiter Interview
• Management Capabilities Interview
• Business Understanding Interview
• System Design Interview

Our Benefits

• Monthly salary and an annual bonus
• Tax-deductible costs up to 80% of your salary
• Training and conference budget, and free access to Udemy courses
• A benefits package with 500 points on the Mybenefit platform per month, private medical care provided by Luxmed, Ask Henry services, and much more
• 100% remote work (as well as the possibility of working from our offices in Poznan and Warsaw)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at OLX

OLX values diversity and welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, disabilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements - you may be just the right fit for this or other opportunities with us!

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