LondonTech – Engineering /Full Time /RemoteThe OpportunityWe are looking for Senior software engineers with front-end expertise who can also be people managers of other software engineers, for a share of their time (up to 50%).On the engineering part:- Design and implement high-performance, scalable, and responsive user interfaces.- Optimize frontend performance to ensure smooth and efficient user experiences.- Tackle real-time challenges, enabling concurrent editing resilient to network disruptions, based on a single source of truth managed through efficient caching.- Translate functional requirements into elegant and simple designs, delivering high-quality code.- Understand and address the product and customer needs, suggesting innovative ideas to deliver maximum value to end users.- We are also looking for engineers who understand the product and the customer's needs in detail and can suggest innovative ideas: in the end, it's all about delivering value to end users.On the people management part, here is what it entails:- Coach up to six direct reports, providing guidance and support (usually every two weeks).- Define expectations, collect and deliver feedback, and build career development plans using our skill leveling matrix.- Participate in performance-related decisions with other managers, including proposing and calibrating salary raises and handling under-performance remediation.(Optional) Lead ad hoc projects to structure engineering efforts, such as organizing technical demos, leading - All Hands meetings, or evolving our skill leveling matrix.In the Pigment engineering team, people managers do not have the responsibility of a particular technical domain, as this is the role of technical leads: this way, we make sure career decisions and technical choices are independent of one another.Explore Our Tech Blog:If you're curious about the kind of challenges our engineering team tackles, our culture, and our organization, we invite you to explore our Tech Blog!- Experience as a software engineer working on a product in production - for managers specifically, this experience must be evaluated during the interview process at a “senior” level (that is, usually from 7-8 years).- Experience in people management of at least 2-3 years.- Proven experience with front technologies such as TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, React, Vue, and Angular (among others).- Great team spirit with a problem-solving attitude and user experience focus- A good dose of humility and the willingness to grow (no matter your seniority!).What you will get:Competitive salaryEquityThe best health insurance with Alan Blue is entirely free for you and your family ðTrust and flexible working hoursBrand new offices in the heart of Paris, London, New York, and, TorontoRemote-friendly environmentWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Engineering Manager - Front-end background (UK) in London employer: Pigment
At Pigment, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our hybrid work model allows for flexibility, while our commitment to employee growth is evident through opportunities to tackle complex challenges and influence product development. With competitive salaries, equity options, and top-tier health insurance, we ensure our team members are well-supported in the vibrant cities of London and Paris, making it an ideal place for passionate software engineers to thrive.
