As an Engineering Manager, you will lead and develop a high-performing engineering team to deliver exceptional web solutions for non-profits. This hands-on role requires expertise in team management, project oversight, and technical strategy to drive innovation and efficiency. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, ensure alignment with business objectives, and foster a culture of growth and excellence. With a strong technical background and proven leadership skills, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Five Jars’ engineering practices and delivering impactful results for clients.

Who We Are

Five Jars is a full-service Design, Strategy, and Web Development digital agency that creates intuitive, data-driven web experiences. Over the past six years, we've delivered over 100 projects for industries like health and fitness, media, arts and culture, and NGOs.

Our team of creative and talented experts, led by leaders with 15+ years of experience in technology, is committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering meaningful results for our clients and the community.

Key Responsibilities include such areas

Technical Team Management

Engineers Hiring

Technical Project Management

Collaboration and communication

Technical leadership

Processes improvement & innovation

Decision-making

Accountability for KPI’s

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Team management:

Set goals, track performance, and conduct regular one-on-ones with engineers

Mentor and guide engineers in career development, promotions, and technical growth

Assign roles based on strengths, resolve conflicts, and maintain team productivity

Establish educational programs and certification goals with a clear career path

Plan team capacity to ensure sufficient resources for projects

Manage and document the developers' onboarding and offboarding

Set up individual goals for every developer and tech person in the team

Promote business awareness within the team by helping engineers connect their work to the company’s goals and customer impact

Encourage a mindset that values delivering meaningful results over simply completing tasks, fostering a deeper understanding of how their contributions drive success

Provide constructive, timely, and actionable feedback to engineers, fostering continuous growth and improvement

Collaborate with HR to create and maintain a skills matrix for the team, identifying gaps and implementing targeted training to upskill team members

Ensure team members maintain work-life balance to prevent burnout while still meeting organizational goals

Hiring:

Participate in the hiring process by collaborating with the talent acquisition team to identify and attract engineering talents

Conduct interviews, assess technical and cultural fit, and contribute to building a diverse, high-performing engineering team aligned with organizational goals

Develop and implement an onboarding plan that ensures new hires become productive within 30/60/90 days while integrating seamlessly into the team

Collaborate with HR to ensure a structured career progression framework is in place, aligning growth opportunities with organizational goals

Project management:

Ensure on-time project delivery, and meet quality and client expectations

Provide accurate project estimates and participate in resource planning along with the project management team

Automate decision-making processes to streamline workflows and improve efficiency

Lead the team in solving technical challenges and optimizing operations

Collaborate with Project Managers to align technical and project goals, ensuring the engineering team contributes effectively to project success

Monitor and mitigate risks associated with engineering deliverables, ensuring the team is prepared to handle unforeseen challenges

Collaboration and communication:

Communicate goals, expectations, and deadlines clearly to the team

Provide stakeholders with solutions/product pitches, project updates, and team needs

Keep stakeholders informed about progress and address challenges proactively

Foster a culture of proactive cross-functional collaboration, ensuring the engineering team builds strong relationships with other departments

Facilitate regular feedback loops between stakeholders and engineers to improve alignment and responsiveness

Technical leadership:

Support the team with expertise in software design, development, databases, and coding

Ensure solutions follow best practices for quality, security, and maintainability

Guide the team in adopting innovative technologies and solutions

Define and enforce technical standards across the team, ensuring consistency and adherence to best practices

Evaluate and introduce cutting-edge tools, technologies, or frameworks that enhance team productivity and project outcomes

Process improvement & innovation:

Continuously improve processes and tools to increase team efficiency

Encourage innovation and implement strategies that improve productivity and product development

Promote technology advancements that enhance team performance

Identify repetitive manual processes and lead automation efforts to reduce operational overhead

Foster an experimentation culture where engineers are encouraged to propose and test new ideas with measurable impact

Decision-making:

Make data-driven decisions to address challenges and optimize resources

Implement digital engineering and automation to improve project timelines and outcomes

Ensure alignment of technical decisions with organizational strategy and goals, prioritizing long-term value

Facilitate decision-making frameworks that encourage team input while ensuring timely resolution of key technical challenges

Accountability for KPIs

Monitor, measure, and report on the performance of the engineering team against established KPIs

Develop action plans to address gaps in performance or resource allocation, ensuring continuous improvement

Ensure that team efforts contribute to achieving business-level objectives, bridging the gap between technical execution and strategic outcomes

Requirements:

7+ years of experience in software development, with a strong background in technical architecture, and at least 2–3 years in a senior technical or architectural role (e.g., Engineering Manager, Senior Software Architect, Lead Engineer, Staff Engineer)

Must have proven experience managing different engineering teams, including mentoring, career development, and fostering a positive, inclusive team culture

Strong communication skills in English (C1), capable of leading client calls and explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Ukrainian language native or C1 speaker

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Strong skills in organizing resources, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines, with experience in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Strong background in software design, architecture, and development, with proficiency in both back-end and front-end technologies

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), CI/CD pipelines, and modern development frameworks (e.g., React, Symfony, Laravel)

Proven ability to implement structured reporting processes and align technical outputs with business goals

Ability to solve technical challenges, implement technology improvements, and optimize workflows through automation

High levels of empathy and emotional intelligence, fostering trust, rapport, and collaboration while ensuring a healthy work-life balance

Selection Process:

Screening interview with TA Specialist (45 min)

Qualification interview with COO & Head of Delivery (60 min)

Final interview with CTO (60 min)

(Optional) Focus interview (60 min)

References check

Offer

We Offer:

100% remote work with a flexible schedule and a 7-hour workday

A dynamic environment focused on meaningful projects for non-profits

Professional growth opportunities through courses, certifications, conferences and business trips

Unique opportunity to shape processes and foster engineering culture in a digital agency

Benefits like paid vacation, sick leaves, and days off for national holidays

A warm, friendly, and collaborative work environment

Regular team-building activities and Happy Hour Fridays!

Ready to inspire, lead, and innovate with us?

Apply now to join Five Jars as our next Engineering Manager!

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