Engineering Manager

London, UK

Engineering Manager

RedCloud

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About RedCloud

RedCloud is leveraging AI-powered technology to break down the barriers to fair and profitable trade in emerging markets.

RedCloud's Intelligent Open Commerce Platform connects FMCG Brands, Distributors, and Local Merchants on a single, equitable marketplace, empowering them with real-world insights and data to help them make better decisions. RedCloud enables FMCG Brands to seize new opportunities in emerging markets, facilitates access to more buyers & streamlines operations for Distributors, and helps Local Merchants spend more time selling products, not searching for them.

The company comprises a highly diverse, dynamic team of driven talented people from over twenty different countries, speaking multiple languages, with a physical footprint in Africa, Europe, and Latin America.

The role:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Engineering Manager to lead our frontend engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in frontend development, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for creating engaging and high-performance user interfaces. As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for guiding our talented Frontend Engineers, overseeing the development and maintenance of our frontend applications, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-friendly products.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management:

Lead, mentor, and grow our frontend engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support the professional development of the engineers.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the team and with other departments.

Technical Oversight:

Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of frontend applications and user interfaces.

Ensure adherence to best practices in frontend development, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/deployment.

Drive technical innovation and improvement by staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Identify and mitigate potential risks and bottlenecks in the development process.

Strategy and Vision:

Contribute to the strategic planning of the company's frontend architecture and technology stack.
Align the team's goals and objectives with the company's overall business strategy and technical roadmap.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Operations and Support:

Ensure the performance, accessibility, and responsiveness of frontend applications.

Implement and monitor system health metrics, ensuring proactive identification and resolution of issues.
Work with backend, DevOps and Security teams to optimize infrastructure and deployment processes.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in frontend development, with a strong technical background in Kotlin, Flutter, Swift, React, JavaScript, Node.js.
3+ years of experience in a leadership or management role.

Experience with modern frontend development tools and frameworks (e.g., Webpack, Babel, TypeScript).
Experience with RESTful API integration and state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex).
Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and responsive design.

Proven experience in designing and building high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly frontend applications.

Strong knowledge of frontend development methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Soft Skills:

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to inspire and motivate a team.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

Working with a pioneering provider of eCommerce solutions you will have the opportunity to join an international company who are growing massively, we encourage ambition and creativity.

Plus, you will get: