N-iX is a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002, we unite 2,400+ tech-savvy professionals across 40+ countries, working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud, data, AI/ML, embedded software, IoT, and more, driving digital transformation across finance, manufacturing, telecom, healthcare, and other industries. Join N-iX and become part of a team where your ideas make a real impact.
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join our team. This role combines project-level engineering leadership with broader company responsibilities within the N-iX CTO Group. The primary focus is leading a small, senior team on a live product: a European automotive marketplace with over 30 million monthly users, operating across 18 countries. The team has recently launched a set of AI-powered features and is now scaling them further.
In addition to the project, N-iX's CTO Group brings experienced engineers and architects into strategic activities across the company: presales support, architecture reviews, client escalations, and cross-cutting technical initiatives. As a senior leader at N-iX, you will contribute to these activities alongside your core project responsibilities.
Project-level responsibilities
You will lead a team of two senior engineers, taking full ownership of technical delivery and working in close collaboration with the client's Engineering Manager. The expected working style is co-authorship rather than vendor engagement.
Key responsibilities:
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Driving the architecture and delivery of native ChatGPT-based applications and custom MCP integrations
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Developing and maintaining high-traffic, public-facing interfaces hosted on AWS
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Working hands-on with AI coding agents (Claude Code, ChatGPT/Codex) as part of daily development workflows
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Taking full ownership of the SDLC: from design and development through to production readiness and ongoing monitoring
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Evaluating and adopting emerging AI frameworks and technologies relevant to the product
Technology stack:
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Backend: Node.js, TypeScript
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Frontend: Next.js / React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (SSR-focused)
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Infrastructure: AWS, Terraform, Docker
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AI tooling: MCP, Claude Code, ChatGPT/Codex, LLM-based agent workflows
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Data: SQL and NoSQL datastores, service-based API environments
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Engineering practices: CI/CD pipelines, automated monitoring, production observability
Company-level responsibilities
As a member of the N-iX CTO Group, you will periodically contribute to strategic and delivery activities across the company. These engagements are not continuous but arise based on business need and your area of expertise.
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Advising client technology executives (CIOs, CTOs, Heads of Product) during critical programme decisions
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Contributing to presales activities by shaping solution approaches and supporting technical proposals
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Establishing and enforcing engineering standards in areas such as cloud architecture, DevOps, and application modernisation
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Mentoring senior engineers across accounts and contributing to the technical culture at N-iX
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Supporting delivery quality reviews, risk management, and dependency tracking where required
**Requirements and **Experience:
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12+ years in software engineering and architecture
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5+ years in senior engineering leadership roles (Engineering Manager, Principal Architect, Director, or equivalent)
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Hands-on experience with AWS, Terraform, and Docker in production environments
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Strong backend proficiency in any listed backend stack (Python, Node.js, .Net, Java)
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Experience with in any listed frontend stack (React, Angular, Vue.js)
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Practical, day-to-day experience using AI coding agents (Claude Code, ChatGPT/Codex) to maintain and extend codebases
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Deep understanding of Model Context Protocols (MCP)
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Proven track record leading small, autonomous engineering teams with end-to-end delivery ownership
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Experience in a consulting or multi-client environment
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Upper-intermediate English or above; direct communication with client stakeholders is expected
Additional strengths:
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Strong backend proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript
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Solid frontend skills, including React or Next.js with server-side rendering
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Background in transportation, logistics, or ERP
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Experience with large-scale enterprise modernisation or digital transformation programmes
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Proficiency in the other programming languages like Python
Why join us:
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A senior role with scope across both project delivery and company-level technical leadership
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A small, experienced team with a high degree of autonomy and ownership
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Competitive compensation with leadership-level incentives
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Flexible remote and hybrid working arrangements
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Exposure to production-grade AI development at scale
We offer:*
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Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
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A competitive salary and good compensation package
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Personalized career growth
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Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
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Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
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Education reimbursement
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Memorable anniversary presents
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Corporate events and team buildings
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Other location-specific benefits
*not applicable for freelancers