Looking for a skilled Engineering Manager to join our engineering team, with a focus on leading backend development while collaborating closely with frontend engineers. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Python, PostgreSQL and system design, with a proven ability to architect efficient back-end systems and mentor engineers. This role requires a passion for delivering high-quality, user-centric products and a commitment to driving operational excellence through collaborative, scalable software solutions.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of frontend and backend engineers, with a primary focus on driving backend system design, architecture, database development, API optimization, and overall backend performance
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems and APIs, ensuring they align with product requirements
- Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and frontend teams to define technical requirements and deliver high-quality, integrated solutions
- Drive operational excellence by overseeing code quality, conducting code reviews, ensuring robust quality assurance processes, and actively monitoring production systems
- Foster a culture of mentorship and continuous learning by guiding junior engineers, reviewing their work, and helping them grow technically and professionally
- Champion the use of best practices in backend development, including database design, API development, and distributed system architecture
- Manage and prioritize tasks within an Agile team, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project goals and milestones
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of backend and frontend systems, optimizing the overall user experience
- Take an active role in driving innovation, improving system performance, and scaling backend infrastructure to meet growing business needs
Key Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 8+ years of backend development experience with at least 2 years in a senior or lead position
- Expertise in one of the programming languages (Python, Java or Go)
- Strong understanding of database like PostgreSQL and building RESTful APIs
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.
- Strong architectural and systems thinking, especially in distributed systems
- Experience with Linux, cloud platforms (AWS), and containerization (Docker)
$170,000 - $185,000 a year
