Engineering Manager (m/f/d)

<p><a href="https://www.bunch.capital/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>bunch</strong></a> is building the backbone of private markets, combining exceptional expertise, operational excellence, and frictionless technology. The platform enables funds and private investors to set up and manage their investment entities seamlessly and securely.</p><p></p><p>To expand our core team, we are hiring an<strong> Engineering Manager</strong> who wants to play a pivotal role in growing our product development team and transforming the private markets industry. </p><p></p><p>Your primary responsibilities will be ensuring our engineering output delivers tangible value, as well as technical and architectural direction and team resources. You will be involved in shaping the future of the tech team as we grow to the next stage. We are focusing on Product Excellence and building sustainable tech processes. </p><p></p><h2><strong>How the role contributes to the company vision</strong></h2><ul><li><p>You will be at the core of building the technology that powers bunch. We aim to build something meaningful with a real-world impact</p></li><li><p>You will lead a team and have full accountability for delivering solutions that truly solve customer problems</p><p></p></li></ul><h2><strong>What you will be doing</strong></h2><ul><li><p>Collaborate with Product Management: Actively participate in problem discovery and solution creation by leveraging your technical expertise</p></li><li><p>Own capacity management: Taking a proactive role in the planning and truly owning the output of your team</p></li><li><p>Drive collaboration across teams: Work closely with other cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth delivery of new features and improvements</p></li><li><p>Manage our architecture and tech debt: Ensure we are set up for growth in both team-specific and cross-cutting areas</p></li><li><p>Team growth: Make sure our engineers understand the core problems we are working on and that their day-to-day work contributes to their growth plan</p><p></p></li></ul><h2><strong>What you bring with you</strong></h2><p>To excel as a member of the Product Development team, you should combine a passion for technology with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong problem-solving skills.</p><ul><li><p>You are a team player with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.</p></li><li><p>3+ years' experience leading teams</p></li><li><p>Strong written and verbal communication skills</p></li><li><p>Proficient in backend development with:</p><ul><li><p>TypeScript or any strongly typed language</p></li><li><p>SQL databases</p></li><li><p>Nest.js or similar web/dependency management frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, <a href="http://ASP.NET" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ASP.NET</a> Core)</p></li><li><p>Svelte or similar front-end development tools</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Experience with private markets, fintech, highly regulated industries, or document processing is a plus</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of system design principles, scalability, and performance tuning</p><p></p></li></ul><h2><strong>Our tech stack</strong></h2><p>Node.js, React.js, Sequelize, Mysql, Okta, Docker, AWS.We strive to keep our technology stack as simple and efficient as possible.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Frontend &amp; Backend:</strong> TypeScript on both the frontend (Svelte) and the backend (Node.js with Nest.js)</p></li><li><p><strong>Database:</strong> MySQL</p></li><li><p><strong>Infrastructure:</strong> Kubernetes (K8S) on top of AWS</p></li><li><p><strong>Source Control &amp; CI/CD:</strong> GitHub</p></li><li><p><strong>Third-Party Applications:</strong></p><ul><li><p>FusionAuth for authentication</p></li><li><p>Retool for low-code internal frontend solutions</p></li><li><p>Twilio and SendGrid for sending SMS and emails</p></li><li><p>Tally for creating custom forms</p></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>Why you should join bunch</strong></h2><ul><li><p>Benefit from working with a diverse mix of talents, unrivalled energy, and team spirit within a culture of drive and ownership.</p></li><li><p>Flexible hours and a hybrid office setup </p></li><li><p>28 days of vacation per year plus public holidays.</p></li><li><p>A competitive compensation package.</p></li><li><p>A great tech and work setup with everything you need.</p></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>What your interview journey will look like</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>Intro call</strong> <strong>with Talent Acquisition (20 min)</strong> to get acquainted with bunch, discuss your leadership experiences, and understand if what we are offering is what you’re looking for. </p></li><li><p><strong>Deep-dive I with team members (60 min)</strong> to assess your technical skills and knowledge, and get to know the team.</p></li><li><p><strong>Deep-dive II with team members (60 min)</strong> to assess your product skills and discuss methodologies and best practices.</p></li><