Technical Lead Manager, GDAŃSK

• Senior-level experience in backend technologies such as Golang, Java, Scala, PHP, including design patterns.


• Deep understanding of asynchronous programming (event loop, promises, async/await).


• Designing scalable type architectures for large codebases.
• Experience in the areas of: application monitoring, observability, and system optimization, working in collaboration with DevOps.
• Adapting the future direction of this application area to align with the global architecture vision.
• Working together with the architect to develop new solutions — you won't go deep technically, but you will get into the system and identify it (domain knowledge matters more here than writing code).
• Ensure accurate time tracking for team members to support software activation and planning
• Own and uphold Service Level Objectives (SLOs) for the team’s services
• Participate in Incident Response and drive Reliability improvements
• Advocate for visibility and accuracy of technical and process KPIs
• Define team topology needs and contribute to hiring and onboarding
• Collaborate with peer Tech Leads and Engineering Managers on strategy across teams
• Ability to work under time pressure and with multiple high priorities.


• Seasonality of the product (during peak season, systems operate under increased load, which requires preparation in advance).


• Working with the team in Polish / working within the department in English (minimum B2 level).


• The team consists of committed developers who know their domain well, but most of them come from a background in other technologies.

Soft skills:

• Inspires with a clear vision and builds trust
  – shows the direction of change while creating a sense of safety within the team.


• Communicates with empathy and engagement
  – listens, understands, and energizes people to take action.


• Supports both individual and team development
  – nurtures talents, provides constructive feedback, and enables continuous learning.


• Strengthens collaboration and responsibility
  – builds strong relationships while delegating and giving space for independent decision‑making.


• Promotes innovation in a supportive environment
  – encourages bold ideas, experimentation, and learning from mistakes.

We are a growing team of over 100 IT specialists, including Developers, DevOps Engineers, Testers, Project Managers, Architects, and Analysts. We're driven by passion and engagement and prioritize a culture of open communication. A commitment to high code quality, robust test automation, and efficient processes is at the core of what we do. We work in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and our development is built on the React ecosystem.
The Technical Lead Manager (TLM) plays a critical role in driving both the technical direction and successful delivery of a team's work. They lead the team in designing and implementing high-quality solutions while ensuring timely and predictable delivery. In addition to being the team's key technical advisor and mentor, the TLM fosters team growth, ensures alignment with business goals, and champions engineering best practices and delivery excellence.

• Scope: 6+ months of projects with significant business output, facing significant ambiguity, misalignment, and change.
• Collaboration: With product and engineering managers across the whole org
• Typical experience: Minimum 5 years
• Impact Levers: Delivery, Efficiency, Domain Expertise

,[Project & Delivery Management:, Plan and coordinate engineering projects aligned with company and cluster goals., Manage scope, timelines, and shifting priorities., Handle ambiguity and lead multiple concurrent initiatives., Cross-functional Collaboration:, Align with Product Owners, Engineering Managers, and stakeholders., Define project requirements and manage cross-team dependencies., Ensure shared understanding and business impact through collaboration., People Management & Mentorship:, Lead and mentor engineers to support growth and performance., Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture., Contribute to performance reviews and career development planning., Technical Leadership & Architecture:, Drive technical direction aligned with architectural and chapter strategy., Ensure quality, scalability, and maintainability of systems., Guide design decisions, manage technical debt, and promote best practices., Hands-on Engineering (Coding):, Actively contribute to the codebase., Unblock complex technical issues., Model high standards in code quality and reliability., Strategic & Process Improvements:, Continuously improve engineering processes and tools., Enhance team productivity, collaboration, and developer experience.] Requirements: Golang, Datadog, PostreSQL, CI/CD, PHP, Java, Scala Tools: . Additionally: Sport subscription, Private healthcare, International projects, Bike parking, Modern office, No dress code.