Senior Engineering Manager
7 days ago
At Travelnest, we’re on a mission to redefine the vacation home rental sector by giving property owners the tools they need to succeed. We understand the challenges of self-managing a property, and our intuitive platform simplifies the complexities of advertising, booking, and guest management.
Originating in Scotland, Travelnest has quickly become the go-to solution for self-managing property owners around the world. Based in the UK, our team is a diverse group of skilled professionals, united by a common vision of innovation, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to setting a new industry standard. We believe that every challenge is an opportunity for growth and encourage our team to embrace adaptability and initiative.
Engineering is at the very heart of Travelnest, driving our success. In the fast-paced tech industry, we understand the importance of staying at the cutting edge. We’re on the lookout for a Senior Engineering Manager who is a strategic thinker, a strong leader, and passionate about guiding engineering teams to deliver exceptional products. This is a unique opportunity to join our fast-paced, high-performing engineering team, reporting directly to the VP of Product.
Please note: We are an equal opportunity employer. Currently, we are only able to hire candidates living within Scotland.
More Than Just Management
We’re seeking more than just a manager; we want someone who is genuinely passionate about the success of both our products and our team. As a Senior Engineering Manager, your role will extend beyond managing technical tasks—you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our engineering initiatives. Collaborating closely with our VP of Product, Engineering Managers, and Principal Engineers, you’ll ensure that our engineering practices are aligned with our product vision and business objectives, all while nurturing a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration.
Who You Are
Essential
* Proven experience in leading and managing high-performing engineering teams.
* Strong technical background with experience in software development and architecture.
* Ability to make strategic decisions about technology and team management.
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style.
* Passionate about mentoring and developing engineering talent.
* Experience working in fast-paced, agile environments.
* Customer-centric approach with a deep understanding of solving real-world problems.
Desirable
* Experience with cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS.
* Background in the travel or vacation rental industry.
* Familiarity with our tech stack (we value capable people over specific technologies).
* Experience in scaling engineering teams and processes.
Our Tech Stack
Our tech stack roughly consists of:
* Frontend: React Native (Typescript), Expo; React (Typescript), Next.js, Vercel
* Backend: Node.js (Typescript) & Python
* Testing: jest, pytest, Cucumber
* Database: PostgreSQL
* Infrastructure: AWS - ECS, Lambda, SNS, SQS, RDS, Glue, Athena
We are looking for someone who can navigate these technologies and guide our teams in using them effectively to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Engineering Manager at Travelnest, you’ll play a critical role in driving the success of our engineering initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading multiple cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals and product roadmap.
* Collaborating with the VP of Product, Principal Engineers and other stakeholders to define and deploy our technical strategy.
* Overseeing the development of robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
* Mentoring and coaching engineers and engineering managers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
* Managing performance, setting clear goals, and providing regular feedback to team members.
* Driving engineering excellence, ensuring the quality and reliability of the codebase.
* Identifying and addressing technical debt, while balancing short-term and long-term objectives.
What We Offer
* A strategic role with significant impact and leadership opportunities.
* Competitive salary and equity.
* Unlimited holiday allowance.
* True work-life balance.
* Remote working.
* Co-working office in the heart of Edinburgh.
* Comprehensive health and dental coverage.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age
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