Engineering Manager, Web - Coimbra, Portugal - Landing

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At Arkadium (Permanent)

Expires at:

Remote policy: Global remoteAt Arkadium our purpose is to have fun while creating fun - and that's exactly what we've been doing for 20 years.

We're the creators behind the world's most-played games.

From the Solitaire that came on your Windows machine, to hundreds of other games you've come to know and love - you can find our games on , iOS, Android, and lots of other big sites worldwide.

As a proud Evergreen business our values of Fierce Drive, Positive Energy and Living Full Lives are the driving force behind how we run and the choices we make.

We're privately held (aka stable and reasonable about growth), founder-led (aka passionate about our craft) and we consistently rank as a "Best Place to Work" (aka not your typical games company).

Interested in becoming an Arkadian? We'd love to hear from youOverview

Arkadium is seeking an exceptional and experienced Engineering Manager of Web to manage and level up the development of our award-winning gaming platforms.

While this role is remote, candidates must be available to work standard hours from 09:00 to 18:00 in the Western European Time (WET) zone - (Portugal time zone), where most of the Engineering and Product teams are based.

For candidates not residing in Portugal, you will be onboarded as a contractor through our international payroll provider.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end development of scalable and high-performance full-stack applicationsArchitect and design comprehensive and robust full-stack solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirementsProvide technical and thought leadership as our web industry subject matter expertHire, lead, and manage a small team of web engineers and QA engineers, including technical training, task planning, code reviews, and career growth coachingOrganize the software development life cycle from code to release, strategically partnering with Product Owners and Project Managers to effectively deliver high impact products and optimize processesOptimize application performance by identifying and addressing bottlenecks in both front-end and back-end componentsImplement and enforce security best practices for data protection and user authenticationAdvance the capabilities of the engineering team by researching and integrating innovative tools such as automation, Generative AI, and other industry-leading technologiesMain requirements
5+ year experience building scalable, consumer-facing web productsExperience managing a team of engineers, overseeing their career growthStrong foundational knowledge of software engineeringStrong proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (React, Svelte, or ) and server-side programming languages )Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)Practical experience in delivering software, leveraging cloud infrastructure on Microsoft AzureSolid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systemsWorking knowledge of data protection laws and practices (CCPA and GDPR)Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldBenefits & Perks
Competitive compensation with structured performance and career development check-insA unique culture of transparency, true teamwork and funPaid time off is categorized as 40 flex days for the yearProfit Sharing Plan/Bonus and Additional budget for courses and conferences you are interested in