Engineering Manager (Go/React)

We are currently supporting one of our clients, a fast-growingCanadian HealthTech company, in the search for ahands-on Engineering Managerto lead their engineering team.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced software engineer who enjoysboth building products and leading people.

You won't be stepping away from the code: this position is approximately50% hands-on engineering and 50% team leadership & management.

What you'll be doing

You'll take ownership of the engineering function, working closely with the CEO and wider business to:

• Write, review and shipproduction code

• Shape technical architecture and engineering decisions

• Lead, coach and develop the software engineering team

• Own sprint execution, agile delivery and roadmap planning

• Maintain high standards aroundDevOps, CI/CD, reliability, privacy and security

• Work closely with Product, Sales, Customer Success and other stakeholders

• Support hiring and development of the engineering team

• Translate technical decisions into clear business outcomes

Technology environment

Experience with the following is highly relevant: Go / Golang · React · PostgreSQL · AWS

Experience with this exact stack is an asset rather than an absolute requirement; we're primarily looking for someone with strong engineering fundamentals who remains genuinelyhands-on with modern web applications.

We're looking for someone who has

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience

• Recent hands-on experience writing production code

• Experience with software architecture and technical decision-making

• Leadership experience as anEngineering Manager, Tech Lead or Team Lead

• Experience coaching and mentoring engineers

• Strong understanding of agile product delivery

• Experience in astartup or fast-moving technology environment

• Excellent communication skills inEnglish

• The ability to work autonomously and take ownership quickly

First-time Engineering Managers with strong technical leadership experience are also encouraged to apply.

The opportunity

FullRemote

⏰40 hours/week, covering Halifax / Atlantic time business hours

Start:August 31, 2026

Contract:Full-time fixed term, approximately12–14 months(parental leave coverage)

️Vacation:20 days, prorated in the first year

The role reports directly to theCEOand comes with significant ownership from day one.