Engineering Lead / Retail

Job offer department for senior and lead-levels applicants from Poland and Remote EU.

At Netguru, we're all about helping innovators and entrepreneurs shape the world through beautiful software. That is our mission.

With employees from 15+ different countries, we've worked with over 800 clients from more than 50 countries. To name some of them: OLX Motors Europe, UBS, Careem.

But we're not just another tech company. As a Certified B Corporation®, we're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all, and we take our commitment to sustainability seriously.

So, are you ready to make an impact? Join Netguru, and let's build beautiful software together.

PLN 18 900- 34 800 Before Tax (Long-term contract (B2B))

PLN 15 700- 28 900 Gross (Contract of employment)

• Required skills: 5 years of commercial experience as a Software Engineer/Developer and at least 2 years of experience as a Leader/Manager, excellent knowledge of Polish and English (C1+).
• You get: 100% remote work, a team of experts, dev-friendly processes.

What’s in it for you?

• Work in one of the Retail (ecommerce, omnichannel, q-commerce etc) Netguru vertical. 
• Lead a team of experienced Engineers
• Ability to shape Retail’s portfolio from technological perspective
• Work directly with Delivery Leads, and report directly to a Delivery Directors,
• Work in a strong organization that prioritizes learning and strives for processes that are innovative and continuously improving,

Interested in joining us? Great! Before you apply, here are a few things to keep in mind.

• We're seeking an individual eager to step into the role of Engineering Lead, overseeing a retail portfolio of our clients' projects. Your primary focus will be on creating an environment that fosters outstanding results and upholds Netguru's core values. If you possess expertise in software delivery and are enthusiastic about leveraging your experience to empower project teams, we invite you to engage in a conversation with us.

You'll be responsible for:

• Setting the engineering strategy for the portfolio — you will be responsible for the direction we are going in.
• Proactively analyzing and improving the quality of software delivery and making sure it meets the requirements of all stakeholders involved.
• Supporting the pre-sales and proposal creation process, participating in the discovery process, overseeing and creating technical solutions that match the client's expectations.
• Setting engineering quality baselines and ensuring best practices.
• Mentoring and coaching direct reports in a group of projects, e.g., recommending techniques, approaches, and insights which are going to help them succeed in their roles.
• Staying up to date with milestones, budgets, and project challenges.
• Defining priorities among stakeholders.
• Maintaining relationships with key stakeholders on the client’s side.
• Helping people within the portfolio to achieve the client’s goals by providing a tech perspective.
• Assessing risks and preventing them proactively.

Requirements

• Have 5 years of commercial experience as a Software Engineer/Developer and at least 2 years of experience as a Leader/Manager.
• Have a good understanding of the software delivery life cycle.
• Know how to work with multiple stakeholders: technical, non-technical, clients, vendors, RnD, PMO, Discovery Team; you can manage and balance needs on both sides (internally and externally).
• Are good at working in an environment of changing priorities and complex connections.
• Know how to set and work with KPIs and how to align them with a project/team/account.
• Have great communication and explanation skills in 1:1 communication, within a team, and across teams.
• Can make swift decisions with (at times) limited context and in dynamic situations.
• Are not afraid of making mistakes, and you know how to learn from them.
• Work well under pressure and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Have a can-do attitude and are constantly looking for new solutions.
• Have excellent feedback skills.
• Have excellent planning skills; you know how to manage activities to achieve specific goals.
• Have excellent knowledge of English (C1+)
• Strong ability to motivate the team
• Willingness to take initiative, improve processes in projects
• Strong ownership and responsibility
• Experience in working closely with clients
• Ability to build a good relationship with the client
• Experience in pre-sales process

• Technical Requirements
• Architectural Experience:
• Proven experience in designing and implementing microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures and best practices.
• Ability to design scalable and efficient e-commerce systems.
• Frameworks and Product Solutions:
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms for both enterprise and SMB 
• Knowledge of headless commerce architecture and API-first approach.
• Experience with headless CMS solutions and their integration.
• Frontend and Backend Development:
• Proficiency in backend technologies and languages (e.g. Node.js) 
• Expertise in creating and managing APIs (RESTful and GraphQL).
• Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks 
• Experience with integrating frontend and backend systems.
• Experience with Progressive Web Apps in e-commerce.
• Other Technical Skills:
• Practical knowledge of public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Ability to utilize PaaS/SaaS services and DevOps tools.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code 
• Experience in integrating with ERP/CRM systems, online payment gateways, and logistics services.
• Knowledge of analytical tools and experience in implementing content personalization mechanisms.

Joining Netguru means:

• Working on a high volume of diverse and exciting projects in a fast-paced sales cycle.
• Working with an experienced team.
• Processes based on Scrum and Agile methodologies.
• Clients from all over the world.
• Work in a change-rich environment that powers digital acceleration for customers from Europe, the United States, Asia, and the Middle East.
• Working with globally recognized clients who change the world through software and revolutionize digital banking (such as UBS or Solaris).
• Dev-friendly processes such as CI/CD, code review, and bug bashes.
• Continuous development of your hard and soft skills (internal webinars and conferences).
• Enjoying flextime and flexplace; you can adjust your daily schedule to your individual needs.
• Working on the best equipment: we will provide you with a MacBook and additional accessories for your computer to make your work even more efficient and comfortable.

Benefits

• Access to the WorkSmile platform, offering benefits adapted to your preferences.
• Support for your growth – a head/manager’s budget available to every employee.
• Discounts on Apple products.
• One-time PLN 1000 home-office bonus for B2B contractors, and PLN 175 monthly lump sum (ryczałt) for remote employees.
• Various internal initiatives: webinars, knowledge sharing sessions, internal conferences.

Don't hesitate and apply right away!

At Netguru, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you require any disability-related adaptations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We're here to help!