Engineering Manager, Backend (Store)

You Will:

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of backend engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
• Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations
• Collaborate with HR in hiring and onboarding new team members
• Define and execute the technical roadmap for the backend team, aligning it with the company's strategic goals
• Ensure the development team follows best practices, coding standards, and maintains code quality
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to make informed technical decisions
• Plan, prioritize, and manage the development of backend features and projects, ensuring on-time delivery
• Work closely with product managers to define project requirements, scope, and timelines
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues
• Collaborate with other engineering teams, including front-end, DevOps, and data engineering, to ensure seamless integration of backend services
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide project updates
• Implement and maintain robust testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability and performance of backend systems
• Ensure resolution of production issues and incidents promptly

You Have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in development, with a strong background in backend systems
• Ideally 3+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role, with a track record of building and managing high-performing engineering teams
• Proficiency in Java, Kotlin or other OOP languages and web frameworks
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills