Engineering Manager (Go/RoR/JS, Backend focus)

We are looking for an experienced and highly technical individual to join us as an Engineering Manager. This role is initially structured as a hands-on technical contributor to ensure a deep understanding of our projects, codebase, and team dynamics. Following this integration period, the successful candidate will transition fully into a dedicated Engineering Manager role, taking on full leadership responsibilities. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead a team while staying directly engaged with the technology. Engineering role:Hands-on Technical Contribution such as works directly on 1-2 critical projects, writing and reviewing code, designing system architecture, and ensuring technical excellence.Utilize strong expertise in Golang, Ruby on Rails (RoR), and JavaScript to develop and maintain robust, scalable backend systems.Contribute to the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.Align technical work with the overall Engineering standards and best practices.Management role:Leadership & People Management: Lead, mentor, and coach a team of 4-5 engineers.Team Leadership: Oversee team performance, project delivery, and technical quality.Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, performance reviews, and career development planning for team members.Facilitate technical discussions, resolve roadblocks, and make critical architectural/design decisions.Drive continuous improvement in the team's engineering practices, tools, and processes.Act as the liaison between the engineering team and product management/stakeholders.