Engineering Manager

DevTech is a mission-driven firm specializing in innovative data-driven solutions that help governments civil society and the private sector strengthen public financial systems unlock investment and make informed decisions in complex environments. We combine advanced analytics contextual insight and blended finance strategies to deliver practical forward-looking solutions worldwide. Guided by our core values of integrity innovation evidence-driven impact resilience and collaboration DevTech works transparently and in close partnership with clients and communities to achieve measurable results and lasting impact.
The Engineering Manager will lead a team of application developers on delivering reliable maintainable full-stack software. This is a front-line leadership role focused on technical guidance team development and delivery.
The incumbent is a pragmatic well-rounded technologist who can guide application design mentor engineers and model effective leadership. Most technical work will involve design guidance code reviews and troubleshooting with occasional contributions to production code.
Responsibilities
Lead application developers through the design development testing delivery and maintenance of full-stack applications.
Provide hands-on technical leadership through design guidance code reviews and troubleshooting; contribute production code when needed.
Own application-level design decisions across front-end components back-end services APIs databases and integrations aligned with the Director of Engineerings broader technical direction.
Manage engineers through regular one-on-ones performance reviews constructive feedback and career development planning.
Mentor engineers and model accountability sound judgment collaboration and continuous learning in day-to-day work and team interactions.
Plan and prioritize team tasks estimate work assign responsibilities and manage capacity and progress against delivery milestones.
Partner with product program data and client stakeholders to clarify requirements agree on scope and translate business needs into practical technical solutions.
Guide code quality automated testing application security and documentation; ensure the team follows client SDLC processes and governance requirements.
Collaborate with the Cloud Architect who owns cloud infrastructure and DevOps to coordinate application deployment needs and resolve dependencies.
Communicate technical tradeoffs delivery status risks and recommendations; maintain delivery plans address blockers and escalate issues when needed.
Improve the teams development and delivery practices balancing commitments with software quality and engineers growth.

Required Experience:

Manager