Senior Engineering Manager (web)

At Groupon, we are dedicated to recognising and rewarding those who drive impactful change. We believe in making swift, impactful decisions without getting bogged down in endless meetings. Here, your advancement is based on your performance and contributions, not politics. We thrive on innovation, embracing cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the curve.

If you're seeking a role where growth opportunities are limitless and your ability to deliver is truly valued, this is the place for you. Our culture is built on agility, transparency, and resilience. We prioritize quick decision-making, open and honest leadership, and merit-based advancement. We empower our teams to overcome obstacles and take full ownership of their work, driving real results.

Join us on our transformation journey! If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking team that celebrates hard work and rewards success, we want to hear from you.

Role Overview:

As an Engineering Manager for React Applications, you will lead our web application strategy, balancing legacy system maintenance with new development. You’ll manage an international team of engineers, ensuring high-quality app delivery across North America and several European countries.

📝 Role Overview:

• Solution Architecture: Lead discussions on React architecture, ensuring best practices and integrating with legacy apps.

• Team Leadership: Conduct 1:1s, mentor your team of 8, and foster a growth-oriented environment.

• Release Management: Oversee the app release process, including internal releases and rolling or segmented updates.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with product, design, and engineering teams to align project goals and timelines.

• Strategic Vision: Guide the future direction of our mobile apps, focusing on scalability and business alignment.

✏️ Qualifications:

• React Expertise: Proven experience with React and 2-3 completed projects.

• Fullstack Development Understanding: Solid knowledge of fullstack development for legacy app maintenance.

• Release Process Experience: Hands-on experience with managing app releases, including segmented strategies.

• Leadership Experience: Successful management of an international engineering team.

• Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

💪 ​Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership: Balance of strategic vision and hands-on management.

• Problem-Solving: Strong skills in integrating new technologies with legacy systems.

• Global Perspective: Experience working with international teams.

💬 What is our mindset? 

We compare ourselves to a sports team, striving to assemble the best team with the available resources.

While maintaining values like fairness, mutual support, and respect, we also focus on performance, aiming to build a top-notch organization capable of delivering excellent results quickly. 

Our culture is built on courage, ambition, and is strongly meritocratic, allowing the most capable individuals to grow rapidly.

Deconstruct the system into the smallest building blocks.

Clearly articulate key issues and communicate next action steps.

Deliver results under pressure, focusing on weeks rather than years during the transformation period.

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Groupon’s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses. To learn more about the world’s largest local ecommerce marketplace, click here. You can also find out more about us in the latest Groupon news as well as learning about our DEI approach. If all of this sounds like something that’s a great fit for you, then click apply and join us on a mission to become the ultimate destination for local experiences and services.

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