Engineering Manager, Backend

8 Months ago • 7 Years + • Product Management • Backend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead backend engineering team, build scalable web applications, manage projects, and mentor engineers. Must have strong experience with backend architectures and APIs.
Must have:
  • Backend Architectures
  • API Development
  • Web Applications
  • Team Management
Good to have:
  • E-commerce Platforms
  • Global APIs
  • Agile/Scrum
  • Data-driven Decisions
Perks:
  • Seattle or Bay Area
  • Modern Technologies

Job Details

Software Engineering Manager, Backend

Backbone is looking for a software engineering manager. A software engineering manager is responsible for the people, processes, and products across the Backbone app and Playbackbone.com. You will work with other backend team members, Data Science, Product, Design, Marketing, and many others to turn ideas into reality. You will be critical to driving delivery on initiatives that will provide the best experience to users who want to get the best mobile game controller.

You will help influence the product roadmap for all software initiatives. Help the engineering teams use modern technologies and drive the technical roadmap to ensure Backbone has superb engineering excellence. Enjoy your job at one of our offices in Seattle or the Bay area.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, providing guidance and support for their professional growth.
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define and refine project requirements and deliverables, including product, design, and hardware.
  • Assist in recruiting and onboarding new team members, ensuring a high level of talent within the team.
  • Research new technologies and tooling to help improve our web and e-commerce stack

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on developing large-scale and responsive Web applications.
  • Strong technical background with expertise in backend and API architectures and web frontend technologies.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong project management abilities, including experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to make data-driven decisions and problem-solving skills.

Bonus points

  • You have shipped multiple products with various e-commerce platforms.
  • You have shipped high-throughput APIs on a global scale.

Join the Backbone Team!

"Backbone feels as first-party as you could make something that is literally not first-party feel." - TechCrunch

“The way that Backbone unifies gaming experiences... feels like the way of the future for mobile gaming in a way that none of the individual players… [have] managed to get right.” - TechCrunch

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About The Company

🚀 Elevating Your Digital Journey with Backbone – Where innovation meets impact!


🌐 Spanning the Globe: Born in Vancouver 🇨🇦 in 1999, we've grown wings, stretching across Athens 🇬🇷, Bogota 🇨🇴, Mexico 🇲🇽, and the United States 🇺🇸. Our journey has been about bridging the digital divide, bringing world-class web development, design, and digital strategy to every corner of the world.


🎨 Crafting Digital Masterpieces: At Backbone, we're not just developers; we're digital artists. Our canvas? The web. Our colors? Cutting-edge technology and innovative design. We specialize in dynamic, interactive websites and web-based applications that don't just look stunning but also solve real-world problems.


🔍 Simplifying the Complex: Digital complexity? Consider it simplified. We take pride in making the intricate world of digital strategy, content production, and project management feel like a breeze. Our team, a blend of creative thinkers, designers, and developers, is dedicated to creating custom digital experiences that resonate, engage, and solve.


🌟 Beyond Business: It's not just about projects; it's about partnerships. We cherish the relationships we build with our clients, providing that local feel with a global reach. For us, it's all about creating digital solutions that are effective, scalable, and tailored to your unique journey towards digital transformation.


🤝 Let's Collaborate: Ready to transform your digital narrative? Join forces with Backbone Digital Inc. and let's turn your digital challenges into opportunities. Together, we can craft a digital experience that sets your business apart. Connect with us and let's make digital magic happen!

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