Engineering Manager

About the Role We are hiring an experienced Engineering Manager (Backend) on behalf of a fast-growing, product-led technology company operating at scale in the consumer tech and food delivery space.
This role combines people leadership and hands-on technical influence .
You will lead and grow a backend engineering team while working closely with Product, Mobile, Design, QA, and DevOps to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
The ideal candidate brings strong backend expertise, sound architectural judgment, and a genuine passion for building and mentoring high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a team of backend engineers, supporting their technical and career growth Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Mobile, and QA teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions Own backend technical planning, architecture decisions, and code quality standards Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term technical vision and platform scalability Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and career development discussions Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement Manage team capacity, hiring plans, and resource allocation Promote and support engineering best practices, including CI/CD, code reviews, and automated testing Partner with leadership to align backend technical initiatives with broader business objectives Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience 7+ years of professional backend software development experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role such as Engineering Manager or Tech Lead Strong hands-on backend development experience with PHP (Laravel, Yii2) and Node.
js ; experience with Python is a plus Proven experience leading and mentoring backend teams and collaborating with product, mobile, data, and QA teams Solid understanding of backend system architecture and distributed systems, including microservices, API design, and data-intensive applications Strong experience with relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, and ClickHouse Experience with caching and performance optimization using tools like Redis Familiarity with search and graph technologies, including ElasticSearch, Solr, and Neo4j Experience working in containerized environments using Docker , and collaborating with DevOps teams on deployments and infrastructure Ability to make technical decisions with a system-wide perspective, understanding how backend services interact with frontend, mobile, and data platforms Proven track record of delivering complex backend systems in fast-paced, high-growth product environments Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills Strong people leadership skills, with a passion for coaching, performance development, and building high-performing teams Nice to Have Experience working in food delivery, e-commerce, logistics, or marketplace platforms Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and production monitoring Previous experience scaling backend platforms, services, or engineering teams in high-growth environments