Engineering Manager

As an Engineering Manager you will focus on creating a transparent agile environment based on GetResponse’s core values and standards of work. Your role will be to create a space in which teams can perform predictably and effectively. As a leader you will inspire them to grow and develop as teams and individuals.

You will cooperate closely with Product Managers and work within a team of eight Engineering Managers, driving innovations and solutions, as well as helping create a modern and effective IT environment supporting our Mission and Vision.

You will work with one of our platform teams, which is responsible for crucial solutions for our applications. Therefore, you need to have significant technical experience, preferably in senior / software architect roles in backend technologies.

You will report directly to the Platform Technology Director.

About us: GetResponse is a SaaS company recognized for its industry-leading email marketing and marketing automation software. We’ve been serving our customers since 1998 and are proud to have 350,000+ SMBs and 1,000+ enterprise customers on board.

Our team is made up of 350+ fantastic individuals working in distributed locations. We’re global, remote-friendly, and multicultural, yet we share the same values.

Key responsibilities:

• manage up to 2 development teams (up to 18 people) 
• lead teams in implementing strategic initiatives
• work closely with subordinate teams, lead them to achieve key results - own the responsibility for the overall success of your teams
• create an inspiring, cooperative and efficient agile work environment
• take care about people, focus on their talents and strengths - ensuring they are engaged, perform well and grow
• coach, mentor, empower and inspire your people to develop & achieve their individual goals
• cooperate with other Engineering Managers & Product Managers to constantly improve our processes
• define the organizational setup of teams, be responsible for recruiting new talents and for the team’s budget management

You may be a perfect fit if you:

• are a passionate and creative modern IT manager who thinks outside the box and is ready to work in an inspect-and-adapt & welcome-change-attitude agile environment and focus on high quality solutions
• have a positive attitude, high professional standards and a strong work ethic
• inspire others with charisma and enthusiasm for technology - both juniors and experts
• have a Master’s degree in Computer Science or the equivalent practical experience
• have 5+ years of industry experience
• have several years of experience in building and managing software teams - a proven track record of people management and leadership skills
• have experience in two or more programming languages or in playing an important role in the technical side of the software development process
• have an empathetic personality - desire to help other people grow and have experience in mentoring and coaching team members
• have experience with agile - a proven track record of building an agile environment around people that encourages autonomy, teamwork and innovation
• have very good knowledge of web application characteristics and environment
• know modern web application developer tools and stacks
• have excellent problem-solving, organizational and analytical skills
• have very good communication and cooperation skills
• do what is needed to Get Things Done
• have a very good command of English
• have an excellent command of Polish

Salary range:

• Contract of employment: 17 430 - 26 150 PLN gross/month
• B2B contract: 1 000 - 1 550 PLN net/man-day

Extra perks include:

• we work in a hybrid model for those based in the Tri-City area; employees based outside the area work fully remotely
• home office set up – a one-time bonus for a maximum of 1000 PLN (or equivalent) to help set up your home office space
• private medical care for employees and their family members
• employee referral program – up to 10 000 PLN for recommending a friend
• corporate life insurance
• employee pension program (PPE)
• flexible working hours and no meeting days – we want to help you adjust your schedule to your activities
• wellbeing and mental health culture – mental health helpline, sport card, yoga classes, etc.
• modern equipment – most of our teams work on MacBooks
• language classes
• internal initiatives like webinars, knowledge-sharing sessions, and more!

Apply and enjoy our fully remote online recruitment process!

1. Review stage: We’ll check your resumé/CV to screen for various criteria and match your talents with opportunities.

2. Phone interview: We’d like to get to know you, and vice versa. Let us know why you want to join our team and why you’d be a great fit with us.

3. First interview: It's your chance to shine and show that you're the perfect fit for the role.

4. Final interview: Meet with our IT Top Management and see what’s in store for you.

6. Offer: If you have what it takes, accept our offer and — welcome aboard! Join our team and be in great company!

Monika is the recruiter responsible for this process – if you have any additional questions, feel free to contact her!