Engineering Manager / Lead Full Stack Engineer - Vice President

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

SaaS
Cloud-based enterprise solutions
Ruby on Rails
React
Front-end
RSpec
Cucumber
Test automation frameworks
Relational databases
Data modeling
Postgres
MongoDB
Agile
Kanban
Communication
Leading technology teams

Job Details

About the Role
Are you a passionate engineering leader who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments? We're on the lookout for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic, medium-to-large software engineering team through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC). In this role, you ll navigate the complexities of a large-scale organization, drive innovation across cross-functional teams, and help shape the future of our enterprise SaaS products.

This is a full-time opportunity with our direct client, a fast-growing Fintech company, based in Midtown Manhattan. Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.

What You ll Do

  • Lead by example write clean, scalable, high-quality code using modern best practices and design patterns.
  • Inspire and guide your team with deep technical knowledge and mentorship rooted in strong software engineering principles.
  • Drive agile practices using frameworks like Scrum and Kanban, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery.
  • Take charge of technical design, upholding architecture and security standards throughout all phases of development.
  • Oversee day-to-day team operations, lead major system buildouts, and clearly define team goals and deliverables.
  • Foster a culture of alignment ensure everyone understands the mission, owns their contributions, and embraces agile ceremonies.
  • Champion cross-team collaboration and help new team members integrate and thrive.
  • Act as a mentor and mediator facilitate planning with stakeholders and encourage productive, respectful team communication.
  • Promote our core values, build a positive and inclusive team culture, and lead with empathy and emotional intelligence.
  • Partner closely with Product Managers to define the roadmap, align on priorities, and deliver exceptional value to our users.

What You Bring

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience building robust, cloud-based enterprise SaaS solutions.
  • 8+ years of Ruby on Rails development experience.
  • 5+ years of experience developing with React in modern front-end environments.
  • 5+ years of building test automation frameworks with tools like RSpec, Cucumber, or similar.
  • Strong knowledge of relational databases and data modeling (Postgres, MongoDB a plus).
  • Proven success leading cross-functional technology teams in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
  • Comfortable working within Agile or Kanban frameworks.
  • Excellent communication skills, problem-solving mindset, and a team-first attitude.
  • Experience in Financial Services is a plus!

Why You ll Love It Here
You ll have the opportunity to shape cutting-edge software used by major players in the industry, lead an incredible team of engineers, and work with smart, passionate colleagues in a supportive and innovative environment. If you're ready to make a real impact while growing your leadership career, we d love to hear from you!

Benefits
The base salary range for this role is $170,000 to $210,000 depending on experience level. The company offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity, and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO).

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