Engineering Manager – Hands-on

Bricks.co

. Build the Engineering organization alongside the CTO .

Posted 10/25/2026full-timeMontpellier • FranceMid-LevelSenior💰 €60,000 - €100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates strong backend development skills with Node.js and TypeScript while effectively managing and developing engineering teams. Capable of contributing to architectural discussions and maintaining high technical standards in domain modeling, data quality, and security.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Node.js Backend DevelopmentTypeScript ProficiencyTeam Management and DevelopmentArchitecture and Code Review ParticipationRecruitment and Onboarding Experience

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentNode.jsTypeScriptDomain ModelingData QualitySecurity StandardsPerformance OptimizationTechnical Decision MakingCode ReviewArchitectural Design

Soft Skills

CoachingFeedbackAdaptabilityPragmatic MindsetCommunication

Industry Keywords

FintechInvestingReal EstateAI Impact on Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Node.jsTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build the Engineering organization alongside the CTO
Evolve team composition, objectives, and ways of working
Take an active role in recruitment
Manage and develop engineers on a daily basis through 1:1s, feedback, and coaching
Stay connected to the codebase and the product
Participate in code reviews and architectural decisions
Identify blockers, make trade-offs, and clarify responsibilities
Improve processes when they add value
Maintain high technical standards for domain modeling, architecture, data quality, security, and performance
Contribute to Engineering roadmaps, squad composition, and objective setting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have started out as a Senior Software Engineer and remained technically involved while moving into management
Strong backend experience with Node.js and TypeScript in a product environment
Ability to build and develop an Engineering team
Experience with recruitment, onboarding, coaching, feedback, and evolving responsibilities
Ability to contribute to architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical decisions
Knowledge of the TypeScript and Node.js ecosystem, backend development, and related technologies
Understanding of domain modeling, architecture, data quality, security, and performance
Pragmatic mindset and ability to adapt the organization to its context
Interest in fintech, investing, or real estate; personal investing is a plus
Understand the impact of AI on management, coding, reviews, testing, recruitment, and the development of an Engineering team
Do not want to move away from hands-on technical work by becoming a manager
Not seeking a role primarily focused on delivery, ceremonies, and process tracking

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent, full-time contract
25 days of annual leave
MacBook Pro of your choice
All the equipment you need
Hybrid role in Montpellier: office-first (2 remote days per week) or remote-first (approximately 2 days per month in the office)
Competitive salary