IT Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Red Sky, a startup studio with 18+ years of experience, as an IT Engineering Manager to build a startup focused on energy and marketplaces. This role offers a unique opportunity to create a cutting-edge company from the ground up, supported by an experienced team. You will develop and execute strategic plans, oversee application development, lead an engineering team, and ensure system scalability and security. The position requires extensive experience in engineering management, SaaS systems, and cloud architecture. Red Sky offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and access to exclusive resources.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience as a VP of Engineering or Senior Engineering Manager
• Experience in building scalable SaaS systems, IoT platforms, or fintech/energy-tech applications
• Knowledge of cloud architecture (AWS/GCP/Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD systems
• Ability to manage large data volumes and a basic understanding of implementing ML/AI algorithms for energy analytics
• Familiarity with payment, billing, and security systems in fintech/energy-tech
• Strong web and mobile application security, API security, and user data protection knowledge
• Experience in scaling engineering teams and recruiting technical talent
• Understanding IT project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and tools such as Jira, ClickUp, and Git

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to drive growth, innovation, and market leadership
• Develop and execute a technology strategy to ensure platform scalability, reliability, and security
• Oversee MVP application development, software lifecycle management, and implement best practices for DevOps and CI/CD
• Build and lead an engineering team while optimizing performance
• Coordinate integrations with external systems (e.g., energy providers, payment systems, qualified signatures, CRMs, inverters)
• Implement analytics and AI modules for energy consumption forecasting, cost optimization, and user decision support
• Ensure legal compliance and system security
• Optimize system infrastructure, data management, and scalability in dynamic user growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI-driven analytics and predictive modeling
• Knowledge of energy market regulations and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with edge computing and IoT device management
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing
• Previous work in a high-growth startup environment

Benefits

• A rare opportunity to co-create and lead a startup from inception
• Support from a startup studio with 18+ years of experience in launching successful ventures
• Fixed remuneration starting from 17,000 PLN net (B2B + VAT) and a performance-based variable bonus
• Access to exclusive knowledge, tools, and expertise through our organization and corporate group