Engineering Manager – Hands-On, Java

Space Inch

. Lead a team of around 10 engineers on a long-running client project .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • BrazilSeniorLead💰 $84,000 - $102,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong backend engineering capabilities with extensive experience in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot, while effectively leading and mentoring a team of engineers. Proficient in managing client relationships and translating technical requirements into actionable tasks.

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Java DevelopmentSpring FrameworkMicroservices ArchitectureTeam LeadershipClient Technical Liaison

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Hard Skills

Backend EngineeringSoftware ArchitectureProduction SystemsRelational DatabasesPostgreSQLDockerCI/CDKubernetesAI-Assisted DevelopmentSoftware Development Lifecycle

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceMentorshipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Cloud InfrastructureAI-Assisted Engineering Tools

Industry Keywords

Engineering Team LeadershipClient Relationship Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerJavaKubernetesMicroservicesPostgresSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of around 10 engineers on a long-running client project
Spend approximately 75% of time coding as a senior Java engineer
Build and maintain backend applications and microservices using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
Own technical decisions across architecture and system design
Write production-ready code, participate in code reviews, and maintain engineering quality
Debug and improve performance, reliability, and scalability
Work across databases, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and DevOps
Use AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality
Coordinate planning, prioritization, delivery, and unblocking for the engineering team
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and feedback
Act as the primary day-to-day technical point of contact for the client
Communicate progress, risks, priorities, and dependencies proactively
Translate client requirements into actionable work and align the client, team, and Space Inch
Organize delivery and support the team’s relationship with the client

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years leading an engineering team of 5 or more while remaining actively involved in the codebase and technical decision-making
7+ years of professional software development experience
5+ years of hands-on experience with Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
Strong backend engineering and software architecture fundamentals
Experience building and maintaining production systems and microservices
Strong experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL
Experience with Docker and cloud environments
Familiarity with CI/CD, Kubernetes, and modern cloud infrastructure
Comfortable owning the full software development lifecycle, from design through production
Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical guidance
Comfortable organizing priorities, tracking delivery, and unblocking a team
Experience acting as the main technical contact for a client or external stakeholders
Comfortable discussing technical decisions, delivery, risks, and priorities with non-engineering stakeholders
Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude, Cursor, or similar
Strong ownership and accountability
Fluent professional English, written and spoken
Currently based in Brazil

Benefits

Comp & perks

Real influence on technical decisions and project direction
Professional development support
Work-life balance
Transparency and long-term relationships
Remote-first setup
Generous PTO
100% paid sick leave
Annual health checkup
Wellness subsidy
Education budget
Referral bonus
Equal employment opportunity