Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and grow a team of backend engineers.
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Mobile, and QA to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
Oversee technical planning, architecture decisions, and code quality standards.
Ensure timely and efficient project delivery while balancing short-term goals with long-term technical vision.
Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and career development discussions.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Manage team capacity, hiring, and resource planning.
Support and advocate for engineering best practices such as CI/CD, code reviews, and automated testing.
Partner with leadership to align technical initiatives with company objectives.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
7+ years of professional backend software development experience , with at least 2 years in an Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, or similar leadership role .
Strong hands-on experience in backend development , particularly with PHP (Yii2, Laravel) and Node.
js ; experience with Python is a plus.
Proven experience leading and mentoring backend engineering teams , while collaborating closely with mobile, data, QA, and product teams.
Solid understanding of system architecture and distributed systems , including microservices, API design, and data-intensive applications .
Strong experience working with relational and non-relational databases , including MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, and ClickHouse .
Experience with caching and performance optimization , using tools such as 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 backend teams .
Nice to Have Experience 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.
Prior experience scaling backend platforms, services, or teams in high-growth environments.