Engineering Manager (Full Stack - Backend)
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An Engineering Manager focused on backend development, leading a cross-functional engineering team, designing scalable backend systems and APIs, and mentoring engineers.
About this role
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)
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