Engineering Manager / Team Lead Software Engineering (80 - 100%)

Are you passionate about building exceptional products in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment? Join us at an exciting stage as we expand Wingtra's product portfolio with a cloud-based software solution. As this product grows, you’ll have the chance to enhance a high-performing software development environment by refining setup, processes, and tools—all while benefiting from a solid foundation already in place. As a strategic pillar in our transformation from a hardware company to a SaaS and end-to-end solutions provider, this product plays a vital role in our vision. Backed by a strong position in the US drone surveying and mapping market, we’re poised for global success - and we want you on board!

Responsibilities

• • Inspire, mentor, and guide a diverse team of talented software engineers to achieve high performance, alignment, and continuous growth.
  • Take full process ownership of the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to software delivery, fostering continuous improvement through feedback loops.
  • Conduct regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and growth sessions, delivering constructive feedback to help individuals thrive.
  • Build strong relationships across teams, serve as your team’s representative, and ensure seamless collaboration with other teams at Wingtra, as well as external contractors.
  • Cultivate a team culture centered on collaboration, transparency, and a shared commitment to excellence.
  • Champion software development best practices, including Agile methodologies, quality assurance, DevOps strategies, and CI/CD tooling.
  • Manage cross-functional projects, plan roadmaps in collaboration with the product owner, and communicate priorities, needs, and metrics effectively.

Requirements

• • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10 years of professional experience in software engineering.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a people leadership role, demonstrating skills in mentoring, coaching, and managing teams.
  • Proficiency in modern web stacks: Node.js, React, Terraform, AWS (or similar).
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively bridge gaps and challenges between teams and departmentsExperience with C++ and Python is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Agile-based methodology and software delivery practices.