
Engineering Manager
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
Freelance
24-03-2025
Job Specifications
Engineering Manager - 12-Month FTC - Up to - £95K
A fast-growing tech company is looking for an Engineering Manager to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is 60% hands-on engineering, 40% management-ideal for someone who enjoys both coding and leading teams.
Tech Stack:
Frontend: TypeScript, React, Nx, Vercel, CSS
Backend: Node.js, Next.js, GraphQL
Cloud: AWS, GitHub/GitLab, CI/CD, Serverless
Data: SQL, NoSQL
Mobile: React Native
About You:
Strong technical expertise with modern frontend & backend frameworks
Experience leading engineering teams in an agile environment
Hands-on coding ability while mentoring and driving best practices
Cloud & DevOps knowledge, preferably AWS
Hybrid - London (2 days onsite per week)
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