Crystal Blockchain
Engineering Manager
Warsaw, Fully Remote (Europe)Full-timeGlobal
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RemoteRemote work position availableActivePosted within the last 30 days
Job Description
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You will lead Platform Squads responsible for the Core Platform, Core Data (including blockchain integrations), Developer Experience, and DevOps. You will manage and mentor engineers and engineering leads, set goals, run agile ceremonies, own JIRA task management, define roadmaps, drive technical vision, and ensure delivery of scalable, reliable data pipelines and platform components. You will monitor performance metrics, ensure security and compliance requirements are met, collaborate with product and stakeholders, and occasionally contribute hands-on to solve critical technical challenges.
Requirements
- ā10+ years of experience in software engineering, including at least 5 years as a backend engineer
- ā3+ years in a senior leadership role managing multiple teams or squads
- āProven experience managing ~15 engineers within a larger 50+ engineer organisation
- āStrong technical background in system architecture, data engineering, and infrastructure management
- āProven ability to manage tasks using JIRA and align work with roadmaps
- āDeep understanding and application of agile methodologies, including Scrum
- āAbility to monitor and improve team performance using KPIs such as velocity and cycle time
- āFamiliarity with scalable architecture patterns, microservices, and distributed systems
- āHands-on experience with data pipeline technologies, APIs, and DevOps tools (Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform)
- āSolid understanding of CI/CD processes and cloud-native tools
- āExcellent communication and collaboration skills
- āProven ability to build, manage, and mentor high-performing engineering teams
- āStrong analytical and decision-making abilities
Responsibilities
- āManage and mentor engineers and engineering leads across multiple squads
- āSet clear goals, provide regular feedback, and align team priorities with objectives
- āOwn and refine team processes and facilitate agile ceremonies
- āOversee task management in JIRA and ensure proper prioritization and execution
- āCollaborate with stakeholders to define and manage roadmaps and deliverables
- āDrive the technical vision and roadmap for Core Platform, Data Pipelines, DevEx, and DevOps
- āEnsure delivery of robust, scalable data pipelines including blockchain integrations
- āAdvocate and implement software development and DevOps best practices
- āOccasionally contribute hands-on to resolve critical technical challenges
- āMonitor and improve key performance metrics such as lead time, uptime, latency, and velocity
- āEnsure platform components comply with security, compliance, and scalability requirements
Benefits & Perks
- āFully remote work (open to candidates across Europe)
Tech Stack
agiledata engineeringTerraformRoadmapCI/CDSCRUMsystem architecturedata pipelineinfrastructureDevOps