We’re recruiting a Java Engineering Manager on behalf of our partner – a fast-growing IT Hub with a strong engineering culture and a focus on enterprise-grade Java solutions.

This is a strategic leadership role for a manager who excels in guiding Java teams, shaping technical direction, and building a culture of trust and performance. You’ll combine deep backend expertise with architectural vision, team coordination, and a genuine people-first approach. 

If you’re passionate about mentoring engineers, scaling delivery, and leading with empathy and clarity, this opportunity offers the perfect blend of technical depth and human impact.

Location: Bucharest (hybrid work model)

Let’s chat if this sounds like your next challenge!

Responsibilities

• Leadership & People Development: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, guiding them through technical challenges, career development, and continuous learning.
• Technical Excellence: Partner with architects and senior developers to define best practices, ensure clean code, and maintain high standards for reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Delivery Ownership:  Ensure the successful delivery of projects across teams by fostering agile ways of working (SCRUM/KANBAN), managing priorities, and removing blockers.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and other Engineering Leaders to define product roadmaps and translate business goals into impactful technical solutions.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Encourage experimentation and innovation through regular “Innovation Time” and contribute to building a culture of technical curiosity and excellence.
• Strategic Contribution: Play a key role in shaping the local engineering culture and aligning technical efforts with broader business and product goals.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in software development, including 3+ years in a technical leadership or management role
• Strong hands-on experience with modern web technologies and cloud architectures (e.g., Kotlin, Java, TypeScript, GCP)
•  Proven track record in leading agile teams and delivering complex, scalable web applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — you inspire trust, clarity, and motivation in your team
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)