Engineering Lead

About Awesomic:

Awesomic is a web app that matches businesses from around the world with the best-fit talents, using an AI-driven algorithm. We are a rapidly growing startup with a team of over 120 professionals. With significant investments from Google, Y Combinator, Michael Seibel of Twitch, and Ragnar Sass of Pipedrive, we are on the path to becoming the next unicorn 🦄.

🧑‍🚀 Who we’re looking for:

As our Engineering Lead, you'll be the technical backbone of our fast-growing startup. You'll take ownership of our marketplace platform, leading a team of developers to deliver innovative solutions. Your skills will shape our product roadmap, ensure top-notch technical standards, and drive our success to new heights.

We're seeking a hands-on leader with a strong technical background and a passion for building high-performing teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and are excited to make a real impact, this role is the perfect match for you.

🚀 What you’ll be working on:

• Lead the development, maintenance, and growth of the marketplace, including supply chain and product offerings, while fostering collaboration with marketplace developers;
• Manage project tracking through Click Up, daily stand-ups, and 1-on-1 processes;
• Conduct technical interviews with developers;
• Perform code reviews and quality assessments;
• Collaborate with other teams to resolve various product issues;
• Provide feedback to the team to aid in development and product enhancement;
• Improve planning and prioritization within sprint cycles;
• Accelerate release cycles.

💎 Your skill set:

• 7+ years of relevant technical experience;
• 2+ years of experience managing teams of 5-10+ developers;
• Proficiency in PHP, Laravel, MySQL, and React;
• Knowledge of PHP Symfony, Angular, Vue.js, and PostgreSQL, along with experience in Python, Ruby on Rails, or other technologies, is a plus;
• Deep understanding of AI tools for coding;
• Proven experience working in a start-up environment;
• Strong background in stakeholder management;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and give pushbacks;
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-growing company;
• Product mindset with a solid understanding of business needs and user experience;
• Advanced proficiency in English.

✨ Great to have:

• Experience managing personal or side projects;
• Active participation in industry digests and other technical activities;
• Involvement in meet-ups, conferences, and similar events.

🙌 What you get with Awesomic:

• You’ll join the coolest community of goal-driven people who love what they do and are ready to change the game with innovative decisions;
• You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with Roman Sevast and Stacy Pavlyshyna, Founders of Awesomic, YC alumni, and Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees;
• You’ll have unlimited prospects to develop as a professional;
• You'll benefit from a mental health support program, a work laptop (MacBook), unlimited vacation days, coverage for courses and other learning activities, health insurance, and the ability to work in a hub in Warsaw, Kyiv, Lviv, or fully remote.