Backend Engineering Team Manager

Jobgether; À distance; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A tech recruitment partner is looking for a Backend Engineering Team Manager in France to lead a backend team in a remote-first environment. This role involves mentoring engineers, aligning project execution with strategic goals, and enhancing team culture. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years in software development, strong knowledge of backend technologies like Ruby or Python, and proven leadership skills. Benefits include flexible hours, remote work setup, and a personal development budget.

Prestations

Monthly remote work stipend

Home office equipment

25 days of annual leave

Virtual Stock Option Plan

Annual team-building events

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development with 2+ years in leadership.
• Strong backend engineering with Ruby or Python.
• Knowledge of databases with PostgreSQL preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead a team of backend engineers focusing on quality and growth.
• Align execution with engineering strategies.
• Guide engineers in technical decision-making.

Connaissances

Advanced software development

Leadership

Backend technologies (Ruby, Python)

Database knowledge (PostgreSQL)

Problem-solving

CI/CD pipelines

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related

Outils

Redis

Memcached

Sidekiq

Description du poste

Backend Engineering Team Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Backend Engineering Team Manager in France. In this role, you will lead and mentor a backend engineering team within a modern, remote-first technology environment. You will balance people leadership with technical guidance, ensuring smooth execution of complex projects while fostering individual growth and team cohesion. Working closely with Product and Design, you will help turn strategic roadmaps into reliable, scalable solutions delivered iteratively with customer impact in mind. You will play a key role in hiring, onboarding, and developing talent, while continuously improving processes suited to a globally distributed setup. This position offers the opportunity to influence both delivery excellence and engineering culture in a fast-growing, international context. It is well suited for an experienced backend leader who enjoys enabling others to succeed and thrive.

Accountabilities

• Lead, support, and coach a team of backend engineers, focusing on delivery quality, professional growth, and continuous improvement
• Align team execution with broader engineering vision and strategy in collaboration with senior leadership
• Guide engineers in technical decision-making while ensuring effective processes and predictable delivery
• Define delivery estimates, track progress, remove blockers, and support the team through challenges
• Collaborate closely with Product and Design to deliver roadmap commitments iteratively and with strong customer focus
• Own recruitment, hiring, and onboarding activities to scale and strengthen the team
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, set goals, review performance, and provide ongoing feedback
• Promote strong documentation practices, knowledge sharing, and open communication
• Foster an inclusive, empathetic, and collaborative team culture across diverse backgrounds
• Contribute to refining ways of working in a remote-first, globally distributed environment

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in advanced software development, including at least 2+ years in an engineering leadership role
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong backend engineering background with technologies such as Ruby or Python, and sufficient depth to support senior engineers
• Solid knowledge of databases, with PostgreSQL preferred, as well as caching systems like Redis or Memcached
• Experience with background processing systems such as Sidekiq or similar tools
• Strong grasp of software engineering fundamentals, best practices, and problem-solving approaches
• Familiarity with testing strategies, CI / CD pipelines, and a focus on maintainable, high-quality code
• Understanding of scalability, reliability, observability, security principles, and incident response practices
• Proven ability to lead teams through execution, resolve blockers, and ensure delivery commitments
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills across Engineering, Product, and Design
• A confident, detail-oriented, and motivated mindset with a strong sense of ownership and collaboration

Benefits

• Fully remote work setup with flexible schedules and strong work-life balance
• Monthly remote work stipend to support home office and utility costs
• Home office equipment provided from day one, with upgrade options or access to a local co-working space after onboarding
• Generous time off, including 25 days of annual leave, local public holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
• Personal development budget for courses, books, conferences, and learning materials
• Virtual Stock Option Plan allowing you to share in the companys long-term success
• Annual international team-building events, plus regular online social gatherings
• A diverse, international team that values collaboration, transparency, and having fun while achieving shared goals

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