Engineering Manager

INSCALE; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

INSCALE is seeking an Engineering Manager in Portugal to lead a team of about 15 Software Engineers, focusing on people leadership, engagement, and growth. You will partner with the Engineering Director and Management Team to strengthen the software function and standardize ways of working across teams and locations.

The role emphasizes coaching, performance conversations, and career development, with a focus on building a safe and motivating environment.

Qualificações

• Prior people management experience (1–3 years minimum).
• Proven experience leading and developing teams, coaching, mentoring, and trust-building.
• Experience in Performance Management: set expectations, conduct 1:1s, manage reviews fairly.
• Technical literacy: understanding of architecture, CI/CD, DevOps, and engineering workflows.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach, and develop Software Engineers.
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings focused on performance and growth.
• Create a psychologically safe, motivating work environment.
• Collaborate with engineers to set development goals and plans.
• Handle employee relations and address performance issues as needed.
• Build strong relationships with Scrum Masters, PMs, Product Owners, and Architects.
• Ensure collaboration between people management and product delivery.

Conhecimentos

People leadership

Team leadership

Performance management

Technical literacy

Agile & Scrum

Remote team management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are actively looking for Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and developing a team of approximately 15 Software Engineers in Portugal, with a strong focus on people leadership, engagement, and professional growth. As a member of the Software Engineering Management Team, the Engineering Manager works closely with the Director of Software Engineering, the Staff Engineer, and fellow Engineering Managers to strengthen the Software Engineering function and establish consistent ways of working across the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop Software Engineers.
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings focused on performance, well-being, career development, and engagement.
• Create a psychologically safe and motivating work environment.
• Collaborate with engineers in setting development goals and follow individual development plans.
• Handle employee relations and address performance or behavioural issues when needed.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with Scrum Masters, Project Managers, Product Owners, and Architects.
• Ensure effective collaboration between people management and product delivery.
• Balance business priorities with employee well-being and sustainable delivery.
• Actively contribute to the development of the Software Engineering function together with the Engineering Management Team.
• Support implementation of common engineering practices, standards, and processes.
• Contribute in driving initiatives that improve collaboration, quality, efficiency, and employee engagement.
• Help establish and maintain a consistent engineering culture across teams and locations.
• Support change initiatives and help teams navigate organisational changes.

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership: A strong people leader who builds trust, motivates and develops employees. Communicates effectively, provides constructive feedback, and leads with empathy, accountability, and integrity.
• Collaboration: Builds strong relationships across teams and functions, working effectively with Scrum Masters, Project Managers, Product Owners, Architects, and fellow Engineering Managers. Promotes open communication, collaboration, and a shared focus on achieving common goals.
• Technical Understanding: Understands modern software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum. Familiarity with software engineering concepts such as architecture, DevOps, CI/CD, quality practices, and engineering workflows.

Qualifications:

Must have skills

• Prior people management experience preferred (1-3 years minimum)
• Proven experience leading and developing teams. Ability to coach, mentor, and build trust.
• Experience in Performance Management: Ability to set clear expectations, conduct regular 1:1s, manage performance reviews, and address performance or behavioural issues fairly and professionally.
• Technical Literacy: Basic understanding of software engineering concepts( architecture, CI/CD, quality practices, DevOps, and engineering workflows)

Good to have skills

• Previous experience working as a software developer is a plus
• Scrum master or project manager background also a plus
• Agile & Scrum Knowledge: Understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and modern software development workflows. Ability to support team practices and continuous improvement.
• Experience contributing to org structure improvements, hiring strategies, or team scaling initiatives.
• Experience managing remote or geographically distributed teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or relevant years of experience

Remarks

All successful applicants will receive an official invite within 2 weeks of your application to discuss the next steps in the Job Application.