Joko is hiring a
Tech Lead Engineering Manager

Summary

The job is for a Tech Lead in the Foundations team at Joko, a shopping app and smart browser company. The role involves managing a team of software engineers, recruiting new talent, onboarding, people growth, technical leadership, strategic coordination, cross-team collaboration, process and tool improvement, and individual contributions.

Requirements

• Experience: You have 7+ years of experience in a Software Engineering team with at least 2 years in a management position
• Problem solver: You have strong analytical skills, you are creative and pragmatic, and you know how to solve problems quickly
• Communication: You have strong written and verbal communication skills, and you are able to explain something complex in simple terms
• Fast learner: You are comfortable in any technical environment and can quickly learn about new subjects
• Mindset: You have an entrepreneurial mindset, you like challenges and you like getting hands-on
• Attention to detail: You know that the devil is in the details, and you have a talent for spotting flaws when they exist
• Advanced technical expertise: You possess extensive experience in software architecture and design, demonstrating a deep understanding of complex systems and robust software engineering practices. You are constantly looking at emerging technologies and you keep a close eye on the latest trends in the domain
• Efficiency: You are fond of productivity tools and able to deliver on time on projects with many stakeholders
• Languages: You are fluent in English both written and spoken, as we are expanding internationally soon. Speaking French is not required
• Education: You hold a computer science degree (or equivalent) from an engineering school or a university

Responsibilities

• Recruitment: Take a leading role in attracting and selecting the best talents to strengthen your team
• Onboarding: Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires, integrating them seamlessly into the team and helping them quickly become operational in their roles
• People Growth: Spearhead the professional development of your team, actively supporting their career progression and skill enhancement
• Technical Leadership: Play an active role in reviewing the technical specs and code of your team members, guide their technical decision-making, and provide technical and project management mentorship
• Strategic Coordination: Actively contribute to prioritization, estimation, and strategic discussions with the Product Team to align engineering efforts with company objectives
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment with other teams, ensuring seamless communication and synergies across different departments
• Process and Tool Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve team processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Individual Contributions: Engage in punctual individual tasks such as automations, proofs of concept, explorations, optimizations, or bug fixes to maintain hands-on expertise and contribute to critical projects

Benefits

• Flexible remote: If you live in Paris, you can work from our office or from your place with no constraints. If you live elsewhere, you can get access to a coworking space
• Work from anywhere: Do you want to travel to South America for a month and work from there? For up to 3 months a year, you can work from most countries in the world
• A budget for remote work equipment
• A Swile. card for your meals
• Premium Alan Blue health insurance
• A budget for training
• Frequent team events and the Joko house every quarter!