Manager, Core Technology

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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

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