Engineering Manager

About us

We are an organization that has been fulfilling the travel dreams of Poles for 25 years. Wakacje.pl is the largest e-commerce platform in Poland and a network of travel agencies offering a wide range of travel products. Since 2015, we have been part of Wirtualna Polska Holding - the largest Polish group of media and e-commerce companies. At Wakacje.pl, we offer thousands of domestic and international trips, as well as travel insurance, airport parking, and holiday vouchers. We constantly expand our offer to best meet our customers' needs. If you approach life with #ENERGY, value #HONESTY AND OPENNESS, focus on #CUSTOMER UNDERSTANDING and #COLLABORATION at work, carry out your tasks with high #EFFICIENCY and #RESPONSIBILITY, and want to play a key role in making us #INNOVATIVE - join us!

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with company goals.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Continuously improve engineering processes and workflows.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support the professional development of team members.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the engineering industry.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role, managing engineering teams.
• Proficiency in one of the following programming languages: PHP, Golang or React
• Experience with ecommerce metrics used by development teams.
• Can-do attitude with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Understanding of developer experience (DX) and familiarity with concepts such as SLO (Service Level Objectives) and SLI (Service Level Indicators).
• Strong command of English, both written and spoken, to ensure effective communication with international teams.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.

What do we offer

Workplace safety and comfort

• Employment based on an employment contract or B2B,
• Full support during the onboarding period under the supervision of an engaging leader/buddy.

Business agency and agility

• Real influence on business decisions, the ability to take initiatives and implement your ideas.

Development within the organization

• Individual Development Plan,
• Participation in training courses and conferences to enhance professional competencies.

All-inclusive for Employees

• A benefits package that you can use according to your preferences - Lux Med medical care, Health and Life Insurance (PZU and Warta), Multisport card, shopping and lunch vouchers, and many other cafeteria offers available on the Worksmile platform,
• A training and webinar package supporting professional and personal development,
• Discounts on our products for employees and their families,
• Work in the hybrid model form one of the office: Wrocław Legnicka Business Garden or Alchemia office in Gdańsk,
• Casual dress code.

Ready to join the team with a #travelmindset? We’re waiting for you!