Job Description

Who we are

Blackbird Lab is a software development company. While we are practicing an international working culture, we are proud representatives of Ukrainian values and traditions. We are a team of 90+ energetic, curious, smart, and open to new challenges tech pros who prefer efficient async communication, flexible working hours, a co-working office model, etc.

Being in this craft for 8+ years, we managed to accumulate expertise and bring value to a number of clients. We cooperate with US and Canadian product companies of different sizes, from small startups to established products, in close, trusted relationships.

All team members, including management, have an engineering background. The process, participants who speak the same language and have a similar approach based on technical principles, is always efficient. It is way easier to make decisions and introduce new features in a team with engineering at heart. It is the technical DNA that lets us build high-quality products that facilitate the lives of our customers’ users.

Position & client

As part of the Blackbird team, you will be responsible for managing 2 teams: a mobile application development team and a product team responsible for launching a new product. 50,000+ businesses across the US already use the app.

The client’s development organization is structured into vertical product pods that deliver features across both web and mobile platforms. One of our teams focuses on streamlining development operations and empowering all engineers to contribute to the mobile codebase confidently; the other team is a new vertical team that will work with the client’s Product Managers and Designers to build a new product within the existing ecosystem.

Our client is a fast-growing Canadian fintech company that builds an online business banking and cash-flow management platform designed to help small and growing businesses better manage their finances. The company’s mission is to provide business owners with clear visibility into earnings, expenses, and savings so they can operate more efficiently and make smarter financial decisions.

Stack of the project

• TypeScript, JavaScript

• React + Express, React Native

• Redux, Redux-Saga

• AWS, Firebase, Push Notifications (FCM/APNs)

• Kubernetes, Git, Fastlane

Responsibilities

• Manage 2 teams of 2-3 developers each

• Coordinate with product management and design functions

• Write tickets, product requirement documents (PRDs)

• Build delivery plans, report to the Senior Engineering Manager on the client side

• Facilitate SCRUM ceremonies of both teams

Requirements

• 5+ years in software engineering

• Prior development experience

• Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript, mobile app architecture patterns

• Advanced English speaking level

• Native Ukrainian speaking level

Team setup & processes

• Engineering Manager - open position

• Senior React Native Engineer (Ukraine) x2

• Senior Full Stack Engineer

• Middle Full Stack Engineer

• Senior QA Automation

Interview process

• HR interview (30 min)

• Interview with the Engineering Manager (60 min)

• Client interview (30 min)

Benefits

We are all for the self-development of each team member. As a part of our team, you’ll be supported in your professional growth, work on Macs, receive certifications, and visit conferences. On top of that, you will enjoy an attractive social package, including

• Сompetitive monthly compensation

• Flexible working schedule

• Working remotely

• 18 paid vacation working days

• Paid sick leave (with 5 undocumented days per year)

• Health support with medical insurance or sports programs

• English lessons, sports activities, and charity events

• Full support of Private Entrepreneur reporting services (ФОП)