Engineering Manager (Fullstack)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Fullstack): Leading the design and implementation of strategic systems for HR, Payroll, Learning & Development, and Workforce Management platforms with an accent on scalable microservices and colleague experience. Focus on driving technical excellence, mentoring engineering teams, and ensuring high-quality software delivery in a global enterprise environment.

Location: Must be based in or near Kraków, Poland (Hybrid: 60% office / 3 days per week)

Salary: 31,000 - 40,000 PLN gross/month

Company

Global retail leader powering technology solutions for millions of customers and colleagues worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead the design and implementation of strategic systems for HR, Payroll, L&D, and Workforce Management.
• Conduct performance assessments, provide feedback, and guide career development for team members.
• Mentor the development team on best practices, design principles, and coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape technical strategy and roadmaps.
• Oversee security implementation using tools like SonarQube and Snyk.
• Manage application performance and monitoring using Splunk and New Relic.

Requirements

• 10+ years in software development with proven experience managing engineering teams.
• Deep expertise in TypeScript/React or Java.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (preferably Azure), Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.
• Must be based in or near Kraków, Poland.

Culture & Benefits

• Up to 20% yearly salary bonus based on individual and business performance.
• Private healthcare (LuxMed), Cafeteria, and Multisport.
• Increased annual leave (up to 25 days) and additional well-being days.
• Learning opportunities via certified technical training and Udemy.
• MacBook provided as a work tool.
• Family-friendly perks including fertility leave and back-to-school days.