We are looking for an Engineering Manager for our API team — a technically exceptional leader who is as comfortable in a pull request as they are in a 1:1.

This role is for someone who leads by doing: you will write production-quality code, drive architectural decisions, and build a high-performing, autonomous team around you. If you believe the best engineering managers make their teams better by rolling up their sleeves alongside them, we want to hear from you. Craver is a leading provider of custom-branded mobile apps for the restaurant industry, specializing in features like loyalty & rewards, subscription services, and single tap reordering.

We are dedicated to transforming customer engagement for quick-service restaurants and coffee shops, working with local brands such as Stumptown Coffee, Rook and Go Get Em Tiger, as well as many other restaurants across North America. As we scale rapidly, we need an Engineering Manager who brings both technical depth and people instincts — someone who ships great software and grows great engineers at the same time. Hands-On Technical Contribution Contribute daily to the codebase — designing, building, and implementing complex backend features and infrastructure Drive E2E ownership of the team's technical deliverables and epics Make architecture and API design decisions with scalability, maintainability, and long-term business impact in mind Apply advanced patterns including SOLID, DDD, and Hexagonal Architecture to build loosely coupled, low-dependency systems Champion test-driven development and high code quality standards across all team output Own and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines, deployment practices, and release management Technical Leadership Empower senior ICs to own architectural decisions; act as a facilitator and tie-breaker rather than the default technical authority Contribute meaningfully to roadmapping through technical guidance, estimation,



and identifying solutions Lead team ceremonies: standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos Mentor engineers at all levels with tailored coaching on technical excellence, professional growth, and effective work habits Own performance management: goal-setting, performance reviews, growth plans, and difficult conversations Create psychological safety — an setting where team members feel safe to take risks, make mistakes, and speak up Technical Expertise Senior-level backend engineer who maintains deep, hands‑on proficiency — you contribute code, review PRs, and lead design discussions as a matter of course Expert in Java/Spring (or equivalent) with the ability to flex into other tools and systems Robust database expertise in both relational and document stores Cloud infrastructure experience with GCP, AWS, or Azure Testing advocate with proven experience in TDD, automated testing frameworks, and building robust test architectures that scale Internalized Agile principles with the ability to deliver value incrementally under ambiguity Committed to continuous improvement through retrospectives, mentorship, and a culture of learning 7+ years of professional software development experience Strong background in software engineering and computer science fundamentals Expertise in Java/Spring or equivalent backend frameworks Remote‑first, hybrid environment with Downtown Vancouver office Flexible hours — we value contribution and output Career development support including training and conferences Generous benefits including prescription drug coverage, massage, and dental On‑call rotation with robust operational support 100,000 – $160,000 CAD Highlight examples of architectural decisions and their outcomes Share your GitHub and personal projects Focus on both technical excellence and team impact If you're excited about leading with both code and people — driving technical excellence while building an exceptional team — we want to hear from you, even if you don't check every box! #

📌 Engineering Manager H/F REMOTE FLEXIBLE (Vancouver)
🏢 Craver
📍 Vancouver