Senior Engineering Manager, Backend

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Senior Engineering Manager, Platform/Back End.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of backend/platform engineers building critical applications
• Drive execution across planning, prioritization, and delivery with a focus on reliability and scalability
• Own the technical direction of backend services and APIs, ensuring systems are secure, performant, and maintainable

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of engineering management experience leading backend or platform teams
• Strong background as a senior or staff-level backend engineer
• Deep experience building API-driven systems using languages like Golang, Python, or similar
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and system design
• Experience in fintech or highly regulated environments preferred