
Engineering Manager
Recharge
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Amsterdam • 🇳🇱 Netherlands
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
AWSGraphQLJavaScriptJestKubernetesNext.jsNode.jsReactTypeScript
About the role
- Oversee and manage data, mobile and engineering teams, ensuring efficient team operations and project delivery
- Recruit, hire, mentor and provide career development opportunities for team members
- Help the team with prioritisation and assist in troubleshooting complex technical issues
- Ensure adoption of software engineering best practices
- Oversee project timelines, deliverables, budgeting, and resource allocation to meet quality standards
- Work closely with other departments to improve cross-functional workflows and communication
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders across the organisation about progress, challenges and technological advancements
- Oversee utilisation of modern platforms and technologies to maximise engineering value
- Shape and scale new platforms; drive technical excellence and foster a supportive, collaborative environment
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with the tech stack in live production environments (AWS, NestJS, Node.js, React, Next.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, GitLab, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, CI/CD, DBT, Playwright, Jest)
- Proven track record in delivering impactful, large-scale web experiences
- Experience guiding and supporting teams of skilled software engineers
- Strong people management, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communicator, able to connect with technical and non-technical audiences
- Collaborative and empowering; ready to embrace challenges and contribute to strategic decisions
- 3+ years in people management (role requires 3+ years leading high-performing teams)
Benefits
- 30 days of holiday
- Great pension scheme
- One of the best relocation packages in Amsterdam
- Flexible working hours
- Office overlooking the Amstel
- Working from abroad scheme
- Budget for noise-cancelling headphones
- Commuting and work from home allowances
- Annual learning budget
- Free breakfast, lunch and snacks by our in-house chef
- Unlimited access to mental health support by certified psychologists via OpenUp
- Free Dutch classes
- Regular parties, celebrations and other festive events
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Hard skills
AWSNestJSNode.jsReactNext.jsTypeScriptGraphQLGitLabGitHub ActionsKubernetes
Soft skills
people managementinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscollaborationempowermentstrategic decision-making