Engineering Manager – Java, React, Playwright

Arka Innovate; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional engineering team in Dallas, Texas. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software engineering experience and at least 3 years in a managerial role, with expertise in Java and React. This position emphasizes driving technical excellence, mentoring engineers, and ensuring product quality in a fast-paced environment. The company values inclusive practices and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3+ years in an Engineering Manager or Tech Lead role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, React, SQL and/or Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a cross-functional engineering team.
• Drive design, development, and delivery of scalable applications.
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle.

Skills

Java

React

SQL

Python

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Tools

Playwright

Job description

ARKA INNOVATE is hiring on behalf of our client for a Engineering Manager - Java, React, Playwright,.

Role

Our Client - the world’s first AI-powered tech services company. Our Client has reimagined tech services from the ground up with AI by offering AI-vetted and matched talent, AI-accelerated development, and access to AI transformation experts who have built many of the most iconic Silicon Valley companies.

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing, full-stack engineering team building scalable, enterprise-grade applications. This role requires a strong technical foundation across backend, frontend, and data, along with proven leadership skills.

The ideal candidate will drive technical excellence, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality product delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a cross-functional engineering team (backend, frontend).
• Drive design, development, and delivery of scalable applications using Java and React.
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including architecture, development, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define technical roadmaps.
• Ensure best practices in code quality, performance, security, and scalability.
• Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and support career development.
• Improve team productivity through agile methodologies and engineering excellence.
• Work with data using SQL and Python for analytics, integrations, or backend processing.
• (Good to have) Drive automation-first QA practices using tools like Playwright (TypeScript).

Qualifications & Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3+ years in an Engineering Manager or Tech Lead role.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Java (Spring Boot or similar frameworks)
• React / JavaScript (modern frontend frameworks)
• SQL and/or Python
• Experience leading full-stack engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of system design, microservices architecture, and APIs. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

At Arka Innovate, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.