Engineering Manager (Node.js, Typescript)

HC Solutions

Beograd | Hibrid

30.01.2026.

JavaScript Node.js TypeScript senior

For our partners from USA, with the office in Serbia - INS company, we are looking for Engineering Manager (Node.js, Typescript).

Job Description

As an Engineering Manager, you will optimize and support business processes while owning the technical quality and delivery of your team’s work. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who builds and motivates high-performing teams, grows engineers, and uses technical expertise to guide sound engineering decisions. We count on you to be an output multiplier - unblocking teammates when needed and coaching them on better ways to approach tasks and projects.

Responsibilities:

Lead regular bi-weekly 1-on-1s with team members
Set individual objectives aligned with the overall team strategy and track progress
Provide clear, regular feedback on performance and support individual growth
Identify and plan education and development needs at least twice a year
Address performance issues in a timely and constructive manner, including leading formal performance improvement processes when necessary
Foster psychological safety and protect the team from unnecessary disruption or outside interference
Provide advice and assistance to team members on technical or non-technical challenges that arise in the course of doing their work
Support and mentor engineers on their technical contributions, architecture, and design decisions
Oversee and own the team’s technical decisions, architectural design, and code quality, providing reviews and guidance when needed
Be accountable for engineering delivery throughout the SDLC, from planning and implementation through release and post-release stability, ensuring quality and timely execution
Ensure the reliability, stability, and operational health of the team’s systems in production
Hands-on coding up to 50% of the time
Conduct interviews for job candidates and train the team members to do technical interviews
Create and maintain onboarding plans for new hires
Ensure adequate team coverage and business continuity - planning holidays and absences
Report to the Director of Engineering on team performance, progress, development needs, and any concerns

You are a great fit for this role if you have:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
5+ years of professional software development experience with strong JavaScript/Node.js (TypeScript) expertise
2+ years of experience in an engineering management or team leadership role
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders