Engineering Manager (Java, React, Playwright)

Job Title: Engineering Manager (Java, React, Playwright) Location: Dallas, TX Experience: 10+ years (with 3+ years in leadership roles) About the Role We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing, full-stack engineering team working on scalable, enterprise-grade applications. This role requires a strong technical background across backend, frontend, data, along with proven leadership capabilities. You will be responsible for driving technical excellence, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality product delivery in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a cross-functional engineering team (backend, frontend,) Drive design, development, and delivery of scalable applications using Java and React Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle , including architecture, coding, testing, and deployment Good to have - Automation-first QA practices using tools like Playwright (TypeScript) Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define technical roadmaps Ensure best practices in code quality, performance, security, and scalability Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and support career growth Improve team productivity through agile processes and engineering excellence Work with data using SQL and Python for analytics, integrations, or backend processing Required Skills & Qualifications 10+ years of software engineering experience 3+ years of experience in an Engineering Manager / Tech Lead role Strong hands-on experience with: Java (Spring Boot or similar frameworks) React / JavaScript (modern frontend frameworks) SQL and/or Python Experience leading full-stack development teams Solid understanding of system design, microservices, and APIs Good to have experience with QA automation frameworks , especially: Playwright with TypeScript Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities