Squad Lead (Engineering Manager)

Ecovadis; Województwo mazowieckie; Hybrid; PLN 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office equipment provided

Flexible working hours

Wellness allowance

Mental health support

Referral bonus

Learning & development

Multisport card

Lunch card

Hybrid work model

Remote work abroad policy

Job summary

EcoVadis is currently seeking an Engineering Leader to take ownership of a high-impact product domain. You will act as a strategic partner to Product Leadership, co-owning the roadmap, delivery, and business success of the product.

You will lead a large, cross-functional team (approx. 20 diverse engineering talents), driving the engineering vision for a core customer experience. This position requires a leader who combines deep technical expertise in B2B SaaS with a strong product mindset.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software engineering, with significant leadership experience managing large teams.
• Deep technical expertise in building complex B2B SaaS enterprise solutions.
• Strong knowledge of modern web application development and cloud platforms (Azure advantageous).
• Product Mindset: experience in dual leadership with Product + Tech.
• Proven track record delivering strategic value, not just maintaining legacy systems.
• Excellent English communication skills (C1/C2) with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Self-driven and collaborative, thrives in international, fast-growing environments.
• Experience working in multicultural teams in a fast-growing company.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and roadmap with Product Leadership to align with business goals.
• Lead and grow a cross-functional team (~20 engineers and specialists) fostering craftsmanship.
• Drive velocity and reduce friction on complex, high-impact initiatives.
• Provide deep technical direction and guide architectural decisions for scalable B2B SaaS.
• Coordinate across engineering, product, and design to align priorities and delivery.
• Oversee quality and manage technical debt while delivering new features.
• Develop staffing plans and grow senior talent within the team.

Skills

Leadership of large teams

B2B SaaS expertise

Web app development

Azure / cloud platforms

Product mindset

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-driven

Tools

.NET Core

React

Azure

Job description

Work smart, have fun and make an impact!

EcoVadis is the leading provider of business sustainability ratings. Our solutions are backed by an international team of experts and powerful technology. We analyze data and build sustainability scorecards that give companies actionable insights into their environmental, social and ethical risks.

Why apply to EcoVadis? Be a part of the global sustainability change in business. Grow your career. Work with extraordinary people. Feel valued for your contribution.

Learn more about our team and culture on EcoVadis careers page.

Job Description

EcoVadis is currently seeking an Engineering Leader to take ownership of a high-impact product domain. In this role, you will act as a strategic partner to Product Leadership, co-owning the roadmap, delivery, and business success of the product.

You will lead a large, cross-functional team (approx. 20 diverse engineering talents), driving the engineering vision for a core customer experience. This position requires a leader who combines deep technical expertise in B2B SaaS with a strong product mindset.

Your duties will include:

• Partner strategically with Product Leadership to define the product vision and roadmap, bridging the gap between engineering feasibility and business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a large cross-functional team (approx. 20 engineers and specialists), fostering a culture of craftsmanship and ownership.
• Manage operational excellence at scale, driving velocity and minimizing friction for complex, high-impact initiatives.
• Provide deep technical direction and challenge architectural decisions to ensure the team builds scalable, maintainable B2B SaaS solutions rather than just maintaining existing stacks.
• Coordinate seamlessly across engineering, product, and design teams to align on priorities and delivery.
• Oversee the quality and performance of the product domain, managing technical debt strategically alongside new feature development.
• Maintain a clear overview of staffing capabilities and drive the growth of senior talent within the team

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software engineering, with significant experience in leadership roles managing large or multiple teams (experience leading groups of 15+ is highly valued).
• Deep technical expertise: Proven background in building complex B2B SaaS enterprise solutions.
• Strong knowledge of modern web application development and cloud platforms (experience with .NET Core, React, and Azure is an advantage).
• Product Mindset: Demonstrated success working in a dual-leadership setup (Product + Tech) and translating business requirements into technical strategy.
• Proven track record of building solutions and delivering strategic success, not just maintaining legacy systems.
• Excellent communication skills in English (C1/C2), capable of bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-driven and team player
• Knowledge of how to work well in an international and multicultural environment in a fast-growing company

Additional Information

• Offer only for candidates eligible to work and live in Poland
• Location: Hybrid in Warsaw (2 days per week in the office)
• Contract of Employment
• The salary range will be shared following the technical assessment stage of this recruitment process

In return for your expertise, we offer:

• Support with all the necessary office and IT equipment
• Flexible working hours
• Wellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeing
• Access to professional mental health support
• Referral bonus policy
• Learning and development
• Sustainability events and community involvement
• Peer recognition program
• Employee-led resource groups
• Optional (fully covered or co-financed) health care and life insurance
• Multisport card
• Multikafeteria
• Lunch card
• Hybrid work organization
• Remote work from abroad policy
• Internet and Electricity bill allowance
• Additional day for community service when volunteering

Our team’s strength comes from everyone’s uniqueness and is founded upon mutual respect.

EcoVadis commits to equity, inclusion and reducing bias in our hiring processes.

EcoVadis does not accept any form of discrimination based on color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, beliefs, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, parental status, or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.