Pragmatike
Pragmatike
Pragmatike is a remote IT recruitment and staffing company that helps startups and enterprises find international technology professionals. Its service combines human-curated candidate matching with technical assessments, covering roles such as software development, data engineering, mobile and game development, product management, and other specialist positions. Pragmatike also supports the operational side of international hiring, including onboarding, invoicing, and payroll, and operates across more than 60 countries. The company says its vetted talent network can support fast placements, with qualified specialists potentially introduced within 48 hours.

Remote Engineering Manager (French-Speaking) — United Kingdom

Lead engineering teams and technical strategy for a growing technology company in a remote, contract role. Own architecture, delivery, team performance, and practical adoption of emerging technologies.

Description

  • Set and advance the engineering roadmap around product and business priorities
  • Lead, mentor, and support engineers while setting priorities, removing blockers, and strengthening team performance
  • Guide and challenge architectural and technical decisions for scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems
  • Direct complex technical projects from initial planning through delivery
  • Partner with product, sales, and business stakeholders to turn requirements into clear technical goals
  • Build and refine engineering standards, processes, and ways of working across the organization
  • Remain technically engaged and provide hands-on input or support when the team needs deeper expertise
  • Assess emerging technologies and identify practical applications across cloud, AI, blockchain, and related areas
  • Improve engineering processes, team effectiveness, and delivery quality as the company grows

Requirements

  • Substantial experience as an Engineering Manager, Engineering Lead, Head of Engineering, or comparable technical leader
  • Strong software engineering experience with one or more of Python, Ruby, Elixir, or Go
  • Solid command of software architecture, engineering practices, and modern development workflows
  • Track record of managing engineering teams and delivering complex technical projects
  • Ability to combine technical depth with people leadership and stay hands-on when required
  • Strong knowledge of agile methodologies and contemporary engineering practices
  • Ability to turn business and product priorities into clear technical execution plans
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Pragmatic problem-solving approach with the confidence to decide and act quickly
  • Comfort working independently in a fast-moving remote environment
  • Interest in emerging technologies and the judgment to separate practical opportunities from hype
  • Fluency in French is required
  • Strong English communication skills are required
  • Availability for an initial three-month consulting contract, renewable according to project needs

Benefits

  • Initial three-month consulting engagement with potential renewal based on business needs
  • Flexible remote consulting arrangement
  • Possibility of extending the engagement beyond the initial three months
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution from the start
  • Fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process

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