Technical Engineering Leader

About the role:

Appfire is looking for a Technical Engineering Leader position. You will report to one of our experienced managers and be a member of the IT Service Management team. If you:

• Have experience in mentoring and managing engineers;
• Like being hands-on and continue growing your software developer skills;
• Look for the dynamic environment when new opportunities appear regularly;
• Passionate about product development and teamwork

then this role might be perfectly tailored to you!

You will work with a team of 6 outstanding full-stack engineers that develop Canned Responses, Chat for JSM, and other products in the ITSM field for the Atlassian ecosystem and beyond. You will have a major impact on the products' short- and long-term roadmap, and be responsible for technical decisions, career development of the team members, and work priorities.

You can choose to work remotely from any location in Poland.

Your everyday tasks will include:

• Lead a team of experienced professionals (6 people) in delivering the greatest customer value. You will be responsible for the developers' growth and management, which includes mentoring, performance, and salary reviews.
• Collaborate closely with product manager, UX designer, and marketing manager to shape the product’s future and minimize time to market for every product increment.
• Hands-on software development. Our current tech stack includes Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, Vue.js, React, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform services BUT it constantly evolves. You need the openness to use your experience and leverage other programming languages, frameworks, databases, etc. to make the product better for the users and more competitive on the market.
• Ensure the greatest quality of the product, the code, supporting processes & Agile practices (e.g. teach team through code reviews, improve test coverage, facilitate Scrum ceremonies).
• Introduce best coding practices and support the team in implementing new product features.
• Take ownership of technical improvements (refactoring, minimizing technical debt).

Skills and experience you'll need to succeed:

• Proven record (5+ years) of delivery of multiple scalable, high-volume traffic cloud applications.
• Product-oriented mindset. Our teams shape the products they own and we expect you to influence product-related decisions.
• Proven, strong experience in leading (2+ years) development teams using Agile principles and practices, with the proven ability to mentor, motivate, and support the growth of engineers.
• Up-to-date knowledge of one of the modern JavaScript frameworks and back-end platforms, or readiness/commitment to master both if you have specialized in back-end or front-end so far.
• Truly engineering approach to solving problems. Good theoretical foundations of computer science (e.g. algorithms and computational complexity, OOP) are super practical in the ever-changing landscape of technologies.
• Goals and data-driven approach to software product development.
• Strong understanding of web applications, including performance, quality, and security aspects.
• Good understanding of modern Cloud architectures, and practical experience implementing them in either GCP, AWS, or Azure.
• Excellent communication skills and command of English at level B2 or higher.
• A good grasp of SQL and relational databases or BigQuery is a plus!

Beyond the resume skills that match our culture and this role:

• You are dedicated to elevating client and co-worker experiences, knowing that exceptional work centers on serving others.
• You adapt swiftly to new business demands, understanding that change fuels collective and individual growth.
• You excel in communication, effectively connecting in remote/hybrid environments using tools like Slack, Zoom, and G Suite and through occasional in-person events.
• You have exceptional coaching, mentoring, and people development skills.

We offer:

Financial benefits

• Every Appfire employee is eligible for company equity.
• Home Office allowance – 200 PLN/month to cover your electricity and internet bills.
• MyBenefit Platform – 150 PLN/month to spend on shopping, culture and entertainment, Multisport, travel, and more.
• Lunch Card – 300 PLN/month to spend on groceries/restaurants (excluding alcohol and other excise duties items).
• You can apply for a 50% tax-deductible cost on creative works (AKUP/IP tax-deductible costs).

Skills development benefits

• Access to the Appfire University learning platform – a hub of knowledge, interactive resources, and engaging instructor-led courses designed to fuel your learning journey with unparalleled depth and accessibility.
• English language courses.

PTO, health & well-being

• 26 working days of paid annual leave, regardless of years of experience.
• Wellness Days – additional time off each month to recharge and take care of yourself.
• Private healthcare.
• Life Insurance.

Volunteering

• 3 fully paid days each year to participate in Appfire Town, Appfire’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program.

Other

• Indefinite Employment contract from day one, no trial periods.