Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and grow a team of backend engineersCollaborate closely with Product, Design, Mobile, and QA to deliver high-quality, scalable solutionsOversee technical planning, architecture decisions, and code quality standardsEnsure timely and efficient project delivery while balancing short-term goals with long-term technical visionConduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and career development discussionsFoster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvementManage team capacity, hiring, and resource planningSupport and advocate for engineering best practices such as CI/CD, code reviews, and automated testingPartner with leadership to align technical initiatives with company 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, 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