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Socket.dev

Engineering Manager (Backend)

Boston, MA · On-site

Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems and APIs, ensuring they align with product requirements * Collaborate with product managers ...

Lendbuzz Inc.

Engineering Manager (Backend)

Boston, MA · On-site

$170K - $185K/yr

Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems and APIs, ensuring they align with product requirements * Collaborate with product managers ...

Lendbuzz

Engineering Manager (Backend)

Boston, MA · On-site

$170K - $185K/yr

Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems and APIs, ensuring they align with product requirements * Collaborate with product managers ...

Lendbuzz

Engineering Manager (Backend)

Boston, MA · On-site

$170K - $185K/yr

Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems and APIs, ensuring they align with product requirements * Collaborate with product managers ...

A+E Networks

Senior Manager, Backend Services

New York, NY · On-site

$131K - $171K/yr

Team Leadership & Development * Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing backend engineering ... Manage technical debt proactively while balancing feature development. Operational Excellence

Landlord Tech Inc

Backend Developer

Boise, ID · On-site

Our platform supports property managers, applicants, and internal teams through scalable software ... Who we're looking for: We are seeking a Backend Developer to support the development and ...

Alphabe Insight Inc

Back-end associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

We are seeking a motivated Entry Level Back-End Associate to join our growing technical team in ... development and maintenance of server-side applications and APIs * Support database management ...

Comcast

Sr. Backend Engineer - Xumo

Irvine, CA · Remote

Plan and Manage Backend Development for Video Streaming * Coordinate with server and client teams to define and prioritize development requirements, ensuring alignment on the best approaches for ...

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Engineering Manager (Backend)

Boston, MA • On-site

Socket.dev
Network Security • 1 - 10 employees
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Posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of frontend and backend engineers, focusing on backend system design, architecture, database development, API optimization, and performance.

  • Design, develop, and optimize scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems and APIs in line with product requirements.

  • Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and frontend teams to define technical requirements and deliver integrated solutions.

Job description

At Lendbuzz, we believe financial opportunity should be more personalized and fair. We develop innovative technologies that provide underserved and overlooked borrowers with better access to credit. From our employees to our dealers, partners, and borrowers, we’ve built a company and a culture around a resolute belief in the promise and power of diversity. We value independent and critical thinking.

Looking for a skilled Engineering Manager to join our engineering team, with a focus on leading backend development while collaborating closely with frontend engineers. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Python, PostgreSQL and system design, with a proven ability to architect efficient back-end systems and mentor engineers. This role requires a passion for delivering high-quality, user-centric products and a commitment to driving operational excellence through collaborative, scalable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of frontend and backend engineers, with a primary focus on driving backend system design, architecture, database development, API optimization, and overall backend performance
  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems and APIs, ensuring they align with product requirements
  • Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and frontend teams to define technical requirements and deliver high-quality, integrated solutions
  • Drive operational excellence by overseeing code quality, conducting code reviews, ensuring robust quality assurance processes, and actively monitoring production systems
  • Foster a culture of mentorship and continuous learning by guiding junior engineers, reviewing their work, and helping them grow technically and professionally
  • Champion the use of best practices in backend development, including database design, API development, and distributed system architecture
  • Manage and prioritize tasks within an Agile team, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project goals and milestones
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of backend and frontend systems, optimizing the overall user experience
  • Take an active role in driving innovation, improving system performance, and scaling backend infrastructure to meet growing business needs
Key Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 8+ years of backend development experience with at least 2 years in a senior or lead position
  • Expertise in one of the programming languages (Python, Java or Go)
  • Strong understanding of database like PostgreSQL and building RESTful APIs
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.
  • Strong architectural and systems thinking, especially in distributed systems
  • Experience with Linux, cloud platforms (AWS), and containerization (Docker)

We believe:

Diversity is a competitive advantage.We celebrate our differences, and are better when we have a variety of experiences, viewpoints, and backgrounds.

Compassion is a strength.We care about our customers and look to build long-term relationships with them.

Simplicity is a key feature.We work hard to make our forms and processes as painless and intuitive as possible.

Honesty and transparency are non negotiable.We incorporate these traits in all of our interactions.

Financial opportunity belongs to everyone.We work every day to improve lives by extending this opportunity.

If you believe these things too then we would love to hear from you!

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