Job Summary:
As an Engineering Manager,
you will play a critical role in driving the development of our backend
architecture and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality, scalable web
applications. You will be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of
engineers, defining the technical strategy, and collaborating with
cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. Your experience
with React.js and other modern backend technologies will be pivotal in guiding
the team towards achieving our technical vision.
This role requires a balance of deep
technical expertise and strong leadership skills. You will have the opportunity
to shape the technical direction, mentor junior and senior engineers, and build
high-performing teams while aligning engineering efforts with business
objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Team
Management:
- Lead and manage a
team of backend engineers, including setting clear goals, providing
mentorship, and conducting performance reviews.
- Drive engineering
best practices, including coding standards, reviews, and process
improvements.
- Collaborate with
cross-functional teams (product, design, backend) to deliver seamless,
user-focused web applications.
- Foster a culture
of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning within the
engineering team.
- Technical Strategy &
Execution:
- Define and drive
the technical vision for backend development, with a focus on React.js
and related technologies.
- Architect and
implement scalable, maintainable, and performant web applications.
- Ensure the backend
tech stack is up to date, making informed decisions on the adoption of
new frameworks, libraries, and tools.
- Lead the
evaluation and integration of new technologies that improve development
velocity and enhance the user experience.
- Collaboration &
Communication:
- Work closely with
senior leadership to align engineering initiatives with the company’s
strategic goals and priorities.
- Communicate
technical challenges and solutions effectively to non-technical
stakeholders.
- Manage timelines
and priorities to ensure on-time delivery of key projects.
- Process Improvement &
Innovation:
- Continuously
improve engineering processes to ensure high efficiency and productivity
within the team.
- Champion a culture
of innovation, promoting experimentation and continuous improvement in
all engineering practices.
- Stay abreast of
industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in backend
development.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience:
- 15+ years of
experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend
development.
- At least 5 years
of recent experience in a leadership or management role, overseeing teams
of engineers.
- Expertise in React.js and its ecosystem (e.g., Redux, Webpack, Babel, etc.).
- Proven experience
in building, scaling, and maintaining large-scale backend applications.
- Strong background
in web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and
modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Leadership & Management:
- Strong leadership
abilities, with a track record of building, mentoring, and scaling
engineering teams.
- Experience
managing and collaborating with cross-functional teams (product managers,
UX/UI designers, backend engineers).
- Demonstrated
ability to lead complex technical initiatives, manage multiple
priorities, and deliver projects on time.
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and
align stakeholders.
- Technical Expertise:
- Deep understanding
of backend architecture and design patterns.
- Experience with
modern development workflows, CI/CD, testing frameworks, and version
control systems (e.g., Git).
- Familiarity with
cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies
(e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Strong
understanding of web performance optimization, accessibility, and
responsive design principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with other backend
frameworks such as Vue.js, Angular, or Svelte.
- Experience in agile development
methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Background in backend development
or full-stack engineering.
- Experience with performance
monitoring tools (e.g., Lighthouse, Webpagetest, etc.).
- Experience in leading teams in a
remote or hybrid environment.