Senior Technical Manager

Job Description: Senior Technical ManagerOverview We are seeking a highly capable, hands-on Technical Leader who can operate as both an onsite technical lead and a seasoned full-stack engineer. The ideal candidate is an expert in modern JavaScript/TypeScript-based architectures with strong proficiency in React on the front end and NestJS and/or Python on the back end. This individual must demonstrate strong communication skills, high technical ownership, and the ability to guide engineering teams in delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions. Experience in media, content, marketing intelligence, audience engagement, or similar ecosystems (e.g., organizations comparable to BrightTalk, Informa, TechTarget, BrightEdge) is advantageous but not required. Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership - Serve as the onsite technical lead, providing architectural guidance, technical oversight, and hands-on development support across multiple workstreams. - Define and uphold engineering best practices, coding standards, and design patterns for full-stack development. - Lead solution design sessions; translate business requirements into scalable technical architectures and implementation plans. - Drive technical decision-making related to system design, frameworks, security, integrations, data flows, and cloud infrastructure. - Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Data, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure delivery quality and cross-functional alignment. Team Management and Mentorship - Manage, mentor, and elevate engineers of varying levels, fostering a culture of continuous learning and accountability. - Provide structured technical coaching, code reviews, and career development guidance. - Facilitate transparent communication across distributed teams, ensuring clarity of scope, delivery expectations, and technical direction. Full-Stack Engineering - Contribute directly to codebases, particularly in areas of complex feature development, architectural frameworks, and performance optimization. - Develop and maintain scalable front-end applications using React, TypeScript, state management frameworks, and modern component architectures. - Build and maintain back-end services and APIs in NestJS and Python, including microservices, asynchronous processing, and service orchestration. - Ensure system resiliency, security, and performance through rigorous engineering standards. Delivery and Execution - Lead technical planning and estimation during roadmap and sprint planning cycles. - Identify and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and architectural constraints. - Establish metrics and observability practices to monitor system health and performance. - Partner with project and product leadership to ensure predictable, high-quality delivery. Required Qualifications - 10+ years of professional software engineering experience with 4+ years in a senior technical leadership capacity. - Proven expertise in React, TypeScript, modular UI architectures, and modern front-end tooling. - Proven expertise in NestJS, Node.js, or Python back-end frameworks. - Strong understanding of relational and non-relational databases, caching strategies, and data modeling. - Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization. - Demonstrated success leading engineering teams or technical initiatives in mid-size or enterprise environments. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. - Strong problem-solving skills, ownership mindset, and a collaborative working style. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in MediaTech, Content Marketing, Audience Intelligence, Digital Publishing, or related industries. (Optional) - Familiarity with systems supporting content delivery, personalization, SEO, analytics, or audience engagement workflows. - Exposure to data engineering, ML-driven recommendations, or search technologies. - Prior experience modernizing legacy systems or leading large-scale platform transformations. What We Offer - The opportunity to shape technical direction and drive engineering excellence within a high-impact environment. - A role that combines leadership, architecture, and deep hands-on engineering. - Collaborative cross-functional culture with strong executive support for technical innovation. - Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Created: 2026-03-10