Nautical is building multi-vendor ecommerce technology that will power the future economy. We are looking for wave makers interested in having a lasting impact at a funded startup. We are committed to our work and are charging diligently towards our mission to democratize access to marketplace tech.
We are looking for an Engineering Manager to join our team in our Torontooffice. This role will be responsible for leading and managing a team of engineers and the apps within their domain. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about supporting their team members’ and augmenting their skills with your own knowledge to help them grow. We expect you to be the primary driver of delivering on our customers’ needs and shipping a quality product.We work in a hybrid work environment, and we value in-person collaboration.
Employees are expected to be in-office three days a week (Tuesdays- Thursdays).
Responsibilities:
- Lead and empower a cross-functional team of talented engineers.
- Develop and continuously improve the stability and resiliency of our services.
- Working closely with other engineering teams to communicate solutions and solve challenges across our apps.
- Raise the bar in your team for technical expertise and delivering a smooth product experience to our users.
- Ensure modern software development practices such as CI/CD, TDD, pro-active monitoring and alerting.
- Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to deliver on our customer’s needs.
- Participate in code reviews and application debugging and diagnosis.
Tech we use:
- Backend: Python/Django, NodeJS, Postgres, GraphQL
- Frontend: Typescript, Remix, Next.js
- Infra: GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform
Some problems we’re solving:
- Building a scalable platform that is the core system of record and source of truth for all our customers marketplace and financial data.
- A product that allows any customer to create and launch their own marketplace, including a WYSIWYG editor, and tools to manage their product catalog, orders, and finances.
About You:
- You have 2+ years of hands-on technical leadership and people management experience.
- You focus on keeping your team highly engaged in delivering our product roadmap to keep up with growth and customer needs
- Excellent knowledge and previous hands-on programming experience in developing Frontend apps (NextJS, Remix, etc…) and/or Backend services (Python/Django, etc…)
- Experience in scaling and maintaining critical software services
- An adaptive, quick-learner that can think outside-the-box to solve problems
- Ability to balance delivering features while maintaining the level of quality our customers expect
Nice to Haves:
- Experience working at fast-paced startups with product-led growth
- Experience in the e-commerce or fintech spaces
- Familiarity with GCP services and working with Kubernetes
Our Values:
- Be Intellectually Honest: We value diversity of thoughts and perspectives in our communication and approach conversations with an honest, respectful attitude. We are willing to admit when we’re wrong, so our product can be right.
- Be a Tall Poppy: We are a team of people who want to achieve great things. We value those who are ambitious without being arrogant. Be proud of your work, and continuously sharpen your skills.
- Best Idea Wins: We acknowledge and value the best ideas, no matter where they come from. Every employee’s voice is heard and can influence the company's direction. We ensure the best idea prevails and commit to its execution.
- Don’t be Afraid to Fail: We are a company with an ambitious mission. We have a growth mindset and encourage taking initiative. We believe that success is built from trying and failing and trying again.
- Act with Integrity: We take accountability for our work, finish what we started, and always do what is right for the customer and the company. Especially when it’s not easy.
Why Nautical:
- Competitive salary and equity at a fast-growing company at the Series A stage
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans- from day 1
- A hybrid work environment with an office located in Downtown Toronto near Union Station
- Home office equipment budget
- 20 days PTO
At Nautical Commerce, our team is the heart of our organization. We're passionate and united by a strong mission. We foster a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We provide equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. Diverse and inclusive teams drive better decisions and innovation, benefiting our customers and community. If you need accommodations during the application process, please contact talent@nauticalcommerce.com. Join us and bring your unique perspective.
