Engineering Manager (Core+Platform Teams)

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  • Location

    Ukraine

  • Platform

    Development

  • Experience

    8+ years

  • Unit

    Engineering Management

Uklon is a product IT company which develops a leading ride-hailing service. Daily, Uklon expert team pumps up one of the largest infrastructures on the market of Ukraine and abroad ensuring the interaction between drivers and riders. 
We create a high-load product with ambitious technological challenges, latest innovations and non-trivial moves behind. Our work framework is to test new hypotheses, push our ideas using the latest tech stack.
Let’s drive the industry together!

Join us as an Engineering Manager (Core+Platform Teams)

Hiring process

Introduction, technical, and final interview.
In case you have any questions, feel free to contact our recruiter directly or via email at au.moc.nolku%40aileleb.atevaziley - we’re here to help!

What our offer includes specifically for this role

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    you will have a direct impact on the development processes and planning of the team responsible for the product’s Core services

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    you will influence the development of a product that you use yourself and see the results of your work firsthand

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    development of a high-load product based on a microservices architecture and a modern tech stack

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    opportunity to build solutions using AI tools and practices (Copilot, Claude)

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    the chance to join a product-driven technology company that is part of a successful international holding listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange

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    you will have the opportunity to strengthen and improve your managerial and engineering skills and expertise

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    regular performance & salary reviews

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    a company culture where everyone is valued, impactful, and able to influence processes

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    annual bonus based on company goals achievement

How exactly you can influence the developmentof the Company:

● ensure the achievement of defined OKRs and KPIs, and establish processes to help the team reach its targets● Technical Excellence: be responsible for reliability, manage technical debt, and participate in decision-making aimed at the optimal technical implementation of products and services● propose, develop, support, and oversee development processes and AI-driven SDLC practices● Project and Portfolio Management: plan, coordinate, prioritize, and drive technical and business tasks and initiatives● facilitate cross-team communication and manage risks and blockers● introduce practices to improve planning and ensure tasks are delivered within predictable timelines● oversee the teams’ release management processes● people management: conduct one-on-ones, work on PDPs together with TLs, hiring, retention, and offboarding of teammates

Challenges for six months:

●  complete an effective onboarding within the teams according to the onboarding checklist (get familiar with the team, processes, priorities, and challenges)● gain a deep understanding of the product architecture● take ownership of the engineering part of the company’s strategy● independently manage the portfolio (planning, prioritization, estimation)● fully independently manage the teams’ technical backlog

To achieve the results, you will need:

● 8+ years of commercial experience in software development, including 3+ years of managing technical teams● technical competency: strong technical expertise in one or more programming languages, understanding of cloud solutions and architectural approaches for designing cross-functional products (back-end experience will be considered a plus)● management skills: experience leading technical teams with a focus on team member development, support, and achieving business goals● experience in planning, prioritizing, and coordinating product and technical initiatives● communication skills: the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences● strong decision-making skills: ability to make well-grounded decisions in a fast-paced development environment, balancing competing priorities while considering the impact on the team, project, and organization● people management experience: conducting one-on-ones, working on PDPs together with TLs, hiring, retention, and offboarding of teammates, including management of salary reviews● hands-on experience using AI tools in software development● practical experience implementing, maintaining, and optimizing development processes with AI tools (MCP, Spec Driven Development, CLI integrations). Understanding of LLM economics (tokenization), context management (Context Engineering), and security aspects of AI integration● English level: B1

How do you manage your working hours?

● Flexible schedule based on role responsibilities● Days off with full compensation: 20 for personal needs, 10 for illness, 1 more on a birthday occasion (a gift from the company), up to 8 for blood donation.

  • ● Internal knowledge sharing, mentorship programs, and training for soft & hard skills● Professional certifications for experts● Corporate library and subscriptions to information resources● Personal/team learning budget● Corporate discounts and сompensation for English lessons● Long-term training program for managers

  • ● Medical insurance in Ukraine● Paid therapy sessions with Pleso● Providing our soldiers in the Armed Forces with gear and medical supplies● Gamification, gifts, giveaways and partner discounts● Sports events and corporate team buildings● Wellness programs with emotional well-being workshops● Relaxing massage weeks in the office● Promo codes for Uklon rides

  • ● Uklon Football – weekly● Uklon Online & Offline Yoga – weekly● Corporate discounts and partial compensation for sports activities.

  • Uklon is a socially responsible business and ranks among the Top 10 largest donors supporting the Defense Forces and humanitarian initiatives among Ukrainian businesses in the IT and telecommunications sector.

    The total amount of Uklon’s financial support and investments, including the company’s corporate contributions and charitable donations from its founders, in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, volunteer movements, CSR projects, and charitable initiatives, amounted to over 230 million UAH for the period from January 2022 to July 2025. The company is also among the most responsible taxpayers in the IT sector, having paid 680 million UAH in taxes based on its 2024 operating results.

If you're looking for a dynamic and ambitious product company focused on growth and global expansion, passionate about cutting-edge technologies, and eager to reveal your inner drive — join Uklon team!

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