Engineering Leader — Front & Back‑End (Hybrid)

Parts Town; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Quarterly profit-sharing bonus

Casual dress code

Health insurance

401k with match

Monthly IT stipend

Volunteer opportunities

On-demand pay options

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Parts Town is seeking an Engineering Manager (Front-End/Back-End) in Illinois to lead a high-performing engineering culture and guide cross-functional teams. You will shape strategy, OKRs, and delivery, while managing budgets and vendors in a fast-growth environment.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, deep technical knowledge, and excellent communication to drive innovation and execution across both front-end and back-end initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience
• 1–3 years in a leadership or management role
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing engineering teams
• Ability to influence and navigate organizational dynamics effectively
• Strong English written and verbal skills
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Embody core values and cultivate a high-performing engineering culture
• Lead Front-End/Back-End teams to deliver high-quality software
• Attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent; promote learning
• Identify strategic opportunities in Front-End/Back-End domains and influence stakeholders
• Align annual team OKRs with organizational goals
• Manage engineering budgets and vendor relationships
• Ensure technical excellence and execution across initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

English proficiency

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

CI/CD

Job description

Parts Town is seeking an Engineering Manager (Front-End/Back-End) in Illinois to lead a high-performing engineering culture and guide cross-functional teams. You will shape strategy, OKRs, and delivery, while managing budgets and vendors in a fast-growth environment.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, deep technical knowledge, and excellent communication to drive innovation and execution across both front-end and back-end initiatives.