GALE - Manager, Core Technology
Requirements
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2–3 years in a tech lead or senior lead capacity • Proven track record leading full-stack squads in fast-paced, delivery-driven environments • Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on engineering contributions with team leadership and mentorship • Experience collaborating with distributed or global teams is a plus • Ability to get hands-on is a must for this role • Backend Engineering • Strong expertise in Python and backend frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or Flask • Experience designing and building reliable, extensible RESTful APIs and microservices • Solid understanding of software engineering best practices: TDD, CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and observability • Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL and working knowledge of cloud-native deployment patterns • Frontend Engineering • Hands-on proficiency with React.js and modern frontend ecosystems (hooks, state management, component libraries) • Experience with Next.js or similar SSR/SSG frameworks is a strong plus • Comfortable reviewing frontend code, defining component architecture, and guiding UI/UX implementation • Understanding of frontend performance, accessibility, and cross-browser standards • Cloud & Infrastructure • Working knowledge of AWS services (Lambda, S3, RDS, EC2, API Gateway, or similar) • Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration basics (Kubernetes or ECS) • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices • Leadership & Ways of Working • Driving execution in an Agile/Scrum development model • Strong work breakdown, sprint planning, and estimation skills with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives and shift priorities as needed • Experience setting a high bar for code quality, system design, and engineering discipline • Ability to navigate ambiguity and unblock delivery challenges across concurrent workstreams • AI & Emerging Technology • Exposure to AI application development, LLM integrations, or agent-based workflows • Familiarity with tools such as LangChain, OpenAI APIs, or RAG-based retrieval patterns is a plus • Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders • People-first leadership style: you enjoy mentoring engineers and helping teams succeed together • Thrives in collaborative, fast-moving environments and takes pride in building both great products and great teams • A clear communicator who can bridge business goals and technical solutions without losing either audience
Responsibilities
• Own Architecture & Technical Direction • Lead the design and delivery of scalable full-stack applications, APIs, and platform services • Own high-level and low-level system design decisions, defining technical approaches that prioritize scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability • Establish and uphold architecture principles, coding standards, and engineering best practices across teams • Provide hands-on guidance across Python backend services and React frontend applications — stepping into code reviews, debugging, and implementation when needed • Lead Full-Stack Product Delivery • Drive end-to-end delivery of web products spanning React/Next.js frontends and Python (Django/FastAPI/Flask) backends • Own API design, integration patterns, and data contracts between frontend and backend layers • Collaborate closely with design, product, and QA teams to deliver high-quality, performant, and accessible user experiences • Ensure frontend and backend teams work cohesively, with shared understanding of system boundaries and delivery goals • Guide AI & Intelligent System Integration • Contribute to solutioning and delivery of AI-powered features and agent-based workflows integrated within full-stack products • Guide teams in adopting modern AI application patterns including RAG workflows, LLM integrations, and structured output pipelines • Work with technologies such as LangChain, Pydantic, vector stores, and modern LLM application frameworks where applicable • AI assisted coding practices and agentic coding practices is something we do at GALE and would like to hear about how you have incorporated this way of working. • Lead and Develop the Team • Lead, mentor, and coach engineers - helping them grow in technical depth, ownership, and decision-making capability • Foster a culture of mentorship, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning • Support sprint planning, estimation, work breakdown, and execution across multiple delivery streams • Promote knowledge sharing, reusable patterns, and engineering consistency across squads • Create opportunities for growth, learning, and increased responsibility within the team • Drive Agile Delivery • Execute in an Agile/Scrum environment with a focus on frequent, incremental delivery and continuous improvement • Plan and manage team deliverables and capacity across multiple concurrent projects, proactively managing risks and dependencies • Help teams navigate ambiguity and unblock delivery challenges with sound, pragmatic implementation decisions • Stakeholder & Client Collaboration • Translate business and client requirements into clear technical plans, roadmaps, and execution strategies • Partner with product managers, designers, analytics, and client stakeholders to shape solutions and align priorities • Communicate technical decisions, trade-offs, risks, and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences • Manage competing priorities across projects while maintaining focus on outcomes, quality, and team health • Foster a "No Silos" Culture • Work in a "no silos" environment, frequently collaborating with cross-functional roles including strategy, media, CRM, analytics, creative, and technology • Promote knowledge sharing, documentation, and cross-team collaboration to build reusable patterns and shared engineering accelerators • Build trust across engineering and cross-functional teams through clarity, responsiveness, and consistent follow-through • Create a team environment that reflects GALE's values: Everyone Matters, No Silos, and Masters of Our Craft
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