This role is for one of the Weekdays clients
We are seeking a talented Backend Developer who can bring their strong technical expertise while transitioning or enhancing their skills as an Engineering Manager. You will contribute to backend development while managing a team of engineers ensuring project success fostering innovation and maintaining a culture of high performance and collaboration. This hybrid role is perfect for someone looking to balance handson development with engineering leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design develop and maintain backend systems ensuring scalability performance and security.
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers conducting regular oneonones performance reviews and career development planning.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams (product design frontend) to define and deliver highquality solutions.
- Ensure best coding practices code reviews and robust testing mechanisms.
- Drive the technical direction and strategy of backend systems and infrastructure.
- Plan and manage projects timelines and deliverables to meet business objectives.
- Champion a positive team culture with a focus on innovation ownership and continuous improvement.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Backend Development: Strong proficiency in backend technologies such as Node.js Java Python or Go.
- Engineering Management: Proven experience in leading and managing an engineering team including hiring mentoring and team scaling.
- Architectural Design: Solid experience in designing distributed systems microservices architecture and API integrations.
- Cloud Experience: Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS Azure or GCP and handson experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Database Proficiency: Experience with relational and nonrelational databases such as PostgreSQL MongoDB and database design and optimization.
- Team Collaboration: Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams.
- Agile Methodologies: Experience in Agile and Scrum methodologies for software development.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with DevOps practices and infrastructure management is a plus.
- Strong problemsolving skills and a passion for innovation.
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