Manager, Core Technology

As a Manager, Core Technology at GALE, you will step into a senior engineering leadership role where your full-stack roots become a superpower. You will lead cross-functional squads building modern, scalable web platforms — owning everything from React-powered frontends to robust Python backends — while mentoring engineers, shaping architecture, and driving delivery across multiple product streams. We primarily build using Python on the backend with frameworks like Django, FastAPI, and Flask, and React / Next.js on the frontend. We also leverage cloud services such as AWS (Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway) and containerization tooling including Docker.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of scalable full-stack applications, APIs, and platform services; Own high-level and low-level system design decisions, defining technical approaches that prioritize scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability; Establish and uphold architecture principles, coding standards, and engineering best practices across teams; Provide hands-on guidance across Python backend services and React frontend applications — stepping into code reviews, debugging, and implementation when needed; Drive end-to-end delivery of web products spanning React/Next.js frontends and Python (Django/FastAPI/Flask) backends; Own API design, integration patterns, and data contracts between frontend and backend layers; Collaborate closely with design, product, and QA teams to deliver high-quality, performant, and accessible user experiences; Ensure frontend and backend teams work cohesively, with shared understanding of system boundaries and delivery goals; Contribute to solutioning and delivery of AI-powered features and agent-based workflows integrated within full-stack products; Guide teams in adopting modern AI application patterns including RAG workflows, LLM integrations, and structured output pipelines; Work with technologies such as LangChain, Pydantic, vector stores, and modern LLM application frameworks where applicable; AI assisted coding practices and agentic coding practices is something we do at GALE and would like to hear about how you have incorporated this way of working; Lead, mentor, and coach engineers - helping them grow in technical depth, ownership, and decision-making capability; Foster a culture of mentorship, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning; Support sprint planning, estimation, work breakdown, and execution across multiple delivery streams; Promote knowledge sharing, reusable patterns, and engineering consistency across squads; Create opportunities for growth, learning, and increased responsibility within the team; Execute in an Agile/Scrum environment with a focus on frequent, incremental delivery and continuous improvement; Plan and manage team deliverables and capacity across multiple concurrent projects, proactively managing risks and dependencies; Help teams navigate ambiguity and unblock delivery challenges with sound, pragmatic implementation decisions; Translate business and client requirements into clear technical plans, roadmaps, and execution strategies; Partner with product managers, designers, analytics, and client stakeholders to shape solutions and align priorities; Communicate technical decisions, trade-offs, risks, and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences; Manage competing priorities across projects while maintaining focus on outcomes, quality, and team health; Work in a no silos environment, frequently collaborating with cross-functional roles including strategy, media, CRM, analytics, creative, and technology; Promote knowledge sharing, documentation, and cross-team collaboration to build reusable patterns and shared engineering accelerators; Build trust across engineering and cross-functional teams through clarity, responsiveness, and consistent follow-through; Create a team environment that reflects GALE's values: Everyone Matters, No Silos, and Masters of Our Craft

Requirements

8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2–3 years in a tech lead or senior lead capacity; Proven track record leading full-stack squads in fast-paced, delivery-driven environments; Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on engineering contributions with team leadership and mentorship; Ability to get hands-on is a must for this role; Strong expertise in Python and backend frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or Flask; Experience designing and building reliable, extensible RESTful APIs and microservices; Solid understanding of software engineering best practices: TDD, CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and observability; Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL and working knowledge of cloud-native deployment patterns; Hands-on proficiency with React.js and modern frontend ecosystems (hooks, state management, component libraries); Comfortable reviewing frontend code, defining component architecture, and guiding UI/UX implementation; Understanding of frontend performance, accessibility, and cross-browser standards; Working knowledge of AWS services (Lambda, S3, RDS, EC2, API Gateway, or similar); Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration basics (Kubernetes or ECS); Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices; Driving execution in an Agile/Scrum development model; Strong work breakdown, sprint planning, and estimation skills with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives and shift priorities as needed; Experience setting a high bar for code quality, system design, and engineering discipline; Ability to navigate ambiguity and unblock delivery challenges across concurrent workstreams; Exposure to AI application development, LLM integrations, or agent-based workflows; Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders; People-first leadership style: you enjoy mentoring engineers and helping teams succeed together; Thrives in collaborative, fast-moving environments and takes pride in building both great products and great teams; A clear communicator who can bridge business goals and technical solutions without losing either audience

Nice to have

Experience collaborating with distributed or global teams is a plus; Experience with Next.js or similar SSR/SSG frameworks is a strong plus; Familiarity with tools such as LangChain, OpenAI APIs, or RAG-based retrieval patterns is a plus