nShift is the leading global provider of cloud delivery management solutions (SaaS), we enable the frictionless shipment and return of almost one billion shipments across 190 countries each year. We are headquartered in London and Oslo and have over 460 employees across offices in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Romania.
Our software is used by many of the world leading e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, and 3PL shippers due to us having over 1000 carriers integrated into our platform, nearly 3 times more than our competitors!
If you buy goods online, there is a strong chance that nShift has powered that delivery, so come and join us as we shape the future of shipping, one frictionless journey at a time.
We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished Engineering Manager to lead our talented team of engineers. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a passion for driving innovation. As a key player in our organization, you should have a proven track record of successfully managing multiple engineering teams, delivering high-quality projects, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.
At nShift, the primary task of the Engineering Manager is to lead, inspire, and support a group of talented developers and testers, ensuring they thrive in a collaborative, high-performing environment. Engineering Manager plays a central leadership role in ensuring the team delivers high-quality software that aligns with business goals and technical strategy.
This role blends technical leadership, people management, and delivery accountability.
As Engineering Manager in the Portal Team, you will lead a cross-functional development team, providing coaching, structure, and direction.
You’ll ensure that engineering teams are empowered, motivated, and equipped to build scalable, secure, and resilient solutions - while continuously improving how they work.
Your role includes:
· Collaborating with the Product Managers on Product Requirement Documents and balancing feature delivery with quality.
· Supporting team development and maintaining a high-performing culture.
· Communicating company goals and representing the team within the organization.
· Driving technical excellence and sustainable delivery practices.
Technology
· Ensure that daily work aligns with the tech vision, guiding principles and quality standards.
· Make sure that the technology stack managed by the team is resilient, secure, and up to date.
· Promote internal education, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing across platforms and teams.
Process
· Challenge your team to enhance their working methods, proactively addressing opportunities and obstacles with a critical mindset.
· Ensure that your team consistently follows established processes and advocate for adopting best practices and tools.
· Provide support to the Product Manager.
People Management
· Administer and oversee personal development plans, salary structures, and recruitment processes.
· Create opportunities for team members to stay motivated through mentorship, coaching, or delegating tasks to encourage professional growth.
· Cultivate a culture of empowered employment, setting an example for your team to follow.
· Build and maintain a robust team with overlapping skills and knowledge, avoiding critical dependencies on single individuals.
For the role of Engineering Manager in our Portal team at nShift, we are seeking candidates who embody the following characteristics:
Technical Proficiency: A strong hands-on background in .NET is required, with a proven history of technical expertise in software development. Experience with TypeScript and experience working with LLMs is a distinct advantage, but not mandatory.
Ambitious Leadership: We value individuals with a strong drive to achieve their professional goals. This ambition motivates you and your team to continually strive for greater success.
Professional: You understand that it’s a part of a manager’s role to look out for the interests of the company and the team, and you are prepared to manage difficult tasks with this in mind.
Exacting Standards: Maintaining high standards is vital as you consistently aim for excellence in both personal performance and the work produced by your team.
Effective Communication: Proficiency in both written and spoken English is essential for ensuring seamless communication within the team and with stakeholders.
The technologies this team uses are:
• .NET, TypeScript
• Postgres
• Docker, Bitbucket, GitHub
• AWS, IaC, OpenSearch
• SonarQube, JFrog
• Postman
Education and experience
BS degree in Computer Science or related field
Minimum of 3 years of management experience, advanced knowledge of the above-mentioned technologies.
- Kindly ensure that your CV is submitted in English -
Meet your manager Rares Platon, Director of Engineering - Platform
How long have you worked for nShift?
2 Years
What would your current team members say about your leadership or manager style?
Transparent, disciplined and supportive.
What do you love about nShift 😊
The flexibility of working remotely and the quality of the people that I work with which tackle complex issues decisively and with common sense. The company is always willing to invest in both people and technology.
What difference will this role make to nShift if I join?
Your role will be instrumental in leading our team towards ground-breaking achievements, shaping the future of our product, and contributing significantly to our position as industry leaders.
The nShift Platform team is responsible for the maintenance and expansion of the largest Carrier Library of its kind.
At nShift, we believe in embracing diversity in all forms and fostering an inclusive environment for everyone, which we believe is essential for our continued success. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity, or disability status.
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Every second, somewhere in the world, a delivery powered by nShift is on its way. From the moment a shopper clicks “Buy” to the moment a parcel is tracked, returned, or exchanged, our technology keeps the experience moving smoothly.
We power the world’s leading Delivery & Experience Management platform, connecting retailers, warehouses, and brands to the world’s largest carrier network: over 1,000 carriers in 190 countries, powering close to a billion shipments a year. That reach, combined with our end-to-end platform, means businesses can scale fast, stay resilient in peak season, and meet rising expectations for choice, convenience, and sustainability.
Born from Northern Europe’s most advanced delivery markets, nShift today supports more than 22,000 customers, giving them the flexibility to scale at peak, the tools to reduce costs, and the confidence to keep customers coming back.
