We're hiring!!! 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.

About Us 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.

What you'll do 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

Scope epics from scratch with stakeholders and create epic-level acceptance criteria

Contribute meaningfully to roadmapping through technical guidance, estimation, and identifying solutions

Keep the team focused on high-priority work — go deeper rather than broader, and actively manage WIP

Interface with other teams to manage dependencies and ensure backend services meet their needs

Anticipate scalability bottlenecks and advocate for infrastructure investments before they become problems

People Leadership & Team Development

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

Conduct regular 1:1s focused on career development, blockers, and wellbeing

Create psychological safety — an environment where team members feel secure to take risks, make mistakes, and speak up

Ensure the team delivers reliably with consistent throughput and ambitious but achievable commitments

Participate in hiring: define standards, conduct interviews, and contribute to onboarding

Operational Excellence

Assume responsibility for the health, reliability, and maintainability of backend systems

Lead incident response and implement solutions that minimize blast radius

Review and improve RCAs, ensuring systematic corrective actions are implemented

Drive automation initiatives that reduce manual work and operational burden

Who you are 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

Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, API design, and system integration patterns

Strong 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

Leadership & People

A facilitator and coach, not a bottleneck — you empower your team to own decisions and hold them accountable for outcomes

Proactive communicator who surfaces issues early and drives alignment across stakeholders

Effective conflict resolver who fosters a positive, high-trust working environment

Models pragmatic development — understands what's ideal versus what's achievable and makes high-value decisions accordingly

Mindset & Approach





Operational mindset: you identify opportunities for reliability and efficiency improvements before they become problems

Internalized Agile principles with the ability to deliver value incrementally under ambiguity

Strong judgment on prioritization — focuses the team's energy on what matters most, avoids scope creep and low-value work

Committed to continuous improvement through retrospectives, mentorship, and a culture of learning

Requirements

7+ years of professional software development experience

Demonstrated experience leading a team, whether formally or through tech lead responsibilities

Strong background in software engineering and computer science fundamentals

Expertise in Java/Spring or equivalent backend frameworks

Experience with cloud platforms and microservices architecture

Excellence in communication both verbal and written

What We Value We're looking for someone who:

Leads by example — writes great code and expects the same from their team

Drives delivery in an incremental, iterative manner with consistent, high-value output

Takes ownership of both team outcomes and individual growth

Understands how backend decisions ripple across the entire platform

Advocates for scalable approaches over quick fixes, every time

Working with us

Close-knit team practicing empathy, compassion, and mutual support

Remote‑first, hybrid environment with Downtown Vancouver office

Flexible hours — we value contribution and output

Professional development support including training and conferences

Generous benefits including prescription drug coverage, massage, and dental

Stock option plan — participate in our success

On‑call rotation with strong operational support

Compensation Range Base salary: $100,000 – $160,000 CAD

How to Apply Resume Tips:

Share your experience staying hands‑on technically while leading a team

Highlight examples of architectural decisions and their outcomes

Demonstrate how you've grown engineers around you

Include examples of cross‑team collaboration and business impact

Share your GitHub and personal projects

Focus on both technical excellence and team impact

1–2 pages is plenty

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!

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📌 Engineering Manager - API (Vancouver)
🏢 Craver
📍 Vancouver