Engineering Manager/Technical Architect - Backend Systems (15-16 yrs)

Job Title : Engineering Manager / Technical Architect (Backend)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Role Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager / Technical Architect specializing in backend systems to lead our development team, architect scalable solutions, and drive technical excellence. This dual role combines leadership with hands-on technical expertise to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and scalable backend systems.

Key Responsibilities :

Technical Leadership :

- Design and architect scalable, maintainable, and secure backend systems that meet business requirements.

- Define technical standards, code quality guidelines, and best practices.

- Oversee and contribute to the development of APIs, microservices, and integrations.

- Evaluate and implement appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools.

Engineering Management :

- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of backend engineers to achieve technical excellence and career growth.

- Manage the day-to-day operations of the engineering team, including sprint planning, code reviews, and performance evaluations.

- Foster a collaborative and innovative engineering culture.

Project Management :

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, frontend engineers, and DevOps to deliver high-impact projects.

- Ensure timely delivery of projects by managing timelines, priorities, and resources effectively.

- Identify and mitigate risks in the development process.

- Problem Solving and Optimization

- Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks in backend systems.

- Continuously improve system reliability, scalability, and security.

- Monitor and manage cloud infrastructure and server costs.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- Proven experience (15+ years) in backend development using Java

- Proficiency in backend technologies such as Node.js, Python, Java, or Go, and frameworks like Spring, Django, or Express.js.

- Strong understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.

- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

- Expertise in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and system design principles.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills