Engineering Manager

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from VISTRA It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra. At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that. Overview We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and empower a team of high-performing software engineers building full-stack applications with Next.js and TypeScript (frontend), Node.js and TypeScript (backend), and MySQL as the primary database. This role blends deep technical leadership with people management and strategic planning in a cloud-native, serverless environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong engineering expertise, mentoring abilities, and a proven history in delivering scalable, reliable software solutions. Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and architectural direction for Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, RESTful APIs, and MySQL-based solutions. Mentor, coach, and professionally develop engineers; build an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance team culture. Oversee agile processes, project planning, sprint execution, and delivery management to ensure timely and high-quality results. Partner with product & leadership team to define the technical roadmap , ensuring engineering initiatives are aligned with business priorities and long-term strategy. Identify technical and delivery risks early, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure resilience in engineering execution. Lead code review, quality assurance, CI/CD pipeline optimization, and drive best practices in cloud-native development. Promote innovation by evaluating and implementing emerging technologies and frameworks (including AI and Infrastructure as Code). Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, UX, and stakeholders to align engineering goals with broader business objectives. Oversee database design, scalability, performance, and reliability strategies in MySQL; introduce best practices in data architecture and security. Facilitate integration of RESTful, GraphQL, and modern API-led designs for scalable and extensible applications. Track and report progress, resource allocation, and key performance indicators; adapt plans and resolve risks to ensure project success. Support career progression through structured feedback, growth plans, and performance evaluations. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years hands-on engineering experience (ideally with Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, MySQL), including 3+ years managing teams. Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum delivery, full-stack architectures, RESTful API and database design, and scaling distributed systems in cloud platforms (preferably AWS). Proven ability to mentor, develop, and inspire engineers in collaborative, fast-paced environments. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Bonus Qualifications Experience leading serverless/cloud-native teams on AWS (Lambda, RDS/Aurora, S3, etc.). Familiarity with GraphQL, AI applications, and infrastructure automation (Terraform/AWS CloudFormation). Open-source contributions or technical community involvement. Experience with performance monitoring, observability, and security best practices. Company Benefits At our Hong Kong office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first We offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement and birthday leave. Additionally, we provide comprehensive medical insurance and dental coverage, wellness allowance and competitive annual leave entitlement to support your well-being and time to recharge or explore your passions out of work. Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology and Product Management Industries: Business Consulting and Services, Professional Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr