Engineering Manager

Tallo•US - VA - Remote, VA

2d•$132,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Tallo is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of developers responsible for the functionality of their career discovery and talent connection platform. This is a people-first leadership role focused on the growth of engineers, building cross-functional relationships, and delivering impactful software. The manager will focus on developing people rather than managing processes.

Requirements

Five plus (5+) years of experience leading engineering teams, with a track record of developing people and building strong team cultures.
Clear, consistent approach to feedback, ensuring direct reports always know where they stand and what growth looks like for them.
Ability to attract, grow, and retain engineering talent.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions, navigate disagreement, and present clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience managing teams delivering production software across the full product lifecycle.
Understanding of application architecture, integration design, deployment, and testing.
Ability to clear a background check.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AWS services such as API Gateway, Elastic Beanstalk, Aurora, Lambda, S3, and CloudWatch.
Experience with Java / Spring Boot.
Experience with React / TypeScript via a Turborepo monorepo.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (AWS CodePipeline and CodeBuild).
Experience with mobile development, infrastructure-as-code, enterprise identity/SSO platforms, observability platforms, feature flag systems.
Experience with PHP legacy systems and modernization strategies.
Experience with workflow automation platforms, database migration tools, data pipeline / ETL patterns.
Background in ed-tech, career platforms, or two-sided marketplaces.
Experience in a startup or early-stage technology company.

Responsibilities

Coach and support the engineers on your team, providing regular, honest feedback on their performance and growth.
Partner closely with product, design, and other technology leaders to set direction, align on priorities, and deliver solutions.
Attract and retain strong engineering talent, building a team that people want to be part of.
Keep your team unblocked and moving forward, resolving ambiguity before it becomes a problem.
Collaborate with other engineering groups on integrations, best practices, and new technologies.
Lead tier-3 engineering support for your domain, including triage, resolution, clear communication, and root cause fixes.
Participate in technical design discussions and architectural decisions across the broader engineering organization.
Identify opportunities for innovation in products, tooling, and processes.
Use AI tools thoughtfully to help your team work smarter.
Directly supervise approximately 5-10 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) and contract employees.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.