El Toro IP Targeting · 2 days ago
Engineering Manager, Platform Services
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelEl Toro is a data-driven advertising technology company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing Platform Services Team and drive technological advancements. The role involves technical leadership, product and user experience advocacy, and operational excellence through effective people management.
Advertising
Responsibilities
Champion architectural strategy for the Core Client Portal, Admin Portal, and Client Portal applications to ensure scalability and reliability
Guide the technical discovery and implementation of AI orchestration frameworks and LLM integrations
Design and implement backend-for-frontend patterns and data synchronization layers to optimize performance
Architect and develop full-stack applications from initial concept through production deployment
Cultivate and maintain high coding standards and TypeScript patterns across the engineering teams
Develop observability systems to improve application health and reliability metrics (SLO/SLA)
Provide technical mentorship through constructive code reviews and architectural guidance
Advocate for user-centered design and advise on technical trade-offs to ensure a seamless user experience
Collaborate on UI/UX evaluations, providing actionable feedback to maintain consistency and usability
Partner with stakeholders to define user personas and map user flows that drive engagement
Support and develop a team of engineers, focusing on career growth and technical skill-building
Facilitate the full software development lifecycle, coordinating requirements, release schedules, and quality gates
Foster a collaborative team culture where diverse perspectives are valued and team needs are championed
Communicate technical roadmaps and constraints clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Lead sprint planning and task estimation to ensure sustainable and predictable delivery
Qualification
Required
Extensive professional experience with React, TypeScript, and full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems
Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams, with a focus on collaborative growth
Proven ability to architect complex full-stack applications end-to-end
Proficiency in Node.js backend development and RESTful or GraphQL API design
Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks and the integration of Large Language Models into production environments
Experience with both relational (PostgreSQL) and non-relational (MongoDB) databases
Effective communication skills, specifically the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Experience with Next.js or internal developer portal frameworks (e.g., Backstage)
Knowledge of AWS services and cloud infrastructure management
Understanding of data synchronization patterns and ORM management
Background in marketing technology, ad tech, or design-informed product development
Benefits
Competitive medical and health benefits plans
100% Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
401k plan with company contribution of 3%, once qualified
15 PTO Days per year, which increases to 20 PTO days after 3 years of full-time employment
Vacation / Holiday Pay
On-Site Gym & Showers for all employees
Company
El Toro IP Targeting
El Toro is a cutting-edge digital marketing company specializing in hyper-targeted audience and marketing solutions.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Montague
Chief Financial Officer
Chris Porter
Chief Information Officer
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