Engineering Manager (.Net, Hands-On)

We are looking for a passionate Engineering Manager with hands-on experience in .NET technologies to lead and scale our development team. This role is a 50/50 mix of management and technical contribution, ideal for someone who enjoys writing code, mentoring engineers, and driving product success through high-quality software. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Technical Leadership - Spend approximately 50% of your time on hands-on development tasks, including coding, system design, and technical troubleshooting. - Design and implement scalable backend solutions using .NET Core / .NET 6+. - Participate in system architecture discussions and lead critical technical decisions. - Ensure engineering best practices (e.g., Clean Architecture, SOLID principles, CI/CD). - Perform regular code reviews and guide the team on improving code quality and performance. - Debug production issues and guide RCA and resolution processes. 2. Team Management - Manage a team of 5–10 engineers; conduct 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and career development plans. - Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and QA to ensure timely delivery. - Drive agile practices and improve sprint velocity and team engagement. - Identify hiring needs and help with recruitment and onboarding. 3. Project & Delivery - Own the end-to-end delivery of features and services. - Track technical debt, monitor team progress, and ensure timely releases. - Contribute to roadmap planning and technical scoping sessions. REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: - Strong hands-on experience with .NET Core / .NET 6+, C#, Entity Framework, and REST APIs. - Solid knowledge of system design, microservices, message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka), and distributed systems. - Proficiency in SQL Server or PostgreSQL. - Experience with frontend integration (e.g., React, Angular, or Blazor) is a plus. - Experience with Azure, Docker, or Kubernetes is preferred. - Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. - Proven experience managing engineering teams in an agile environment. REQUIREMENTS: - 7-10 years of software engineering experience, including 3-5 years managing engineering teams of 10+ people. - Hands-on expertise with .NET Core / .NET 6+ and related backend technologies. - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, system design, microservices, and DevOps practices. - Proven ability to lead teams, align technical execution with product strategy, and drive delivery. - Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills. - Experience with platform-scale products (e-commerce, data, supply chain, martech). - Background in top-tier engineering programs (e.g., HUST, HCMUT, VNU) is a strong asset.