Backend Engineering Manager – Austin, TX!

Hire With Jarvis - Lance Melendez; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with equity

Direct collaboration with leadership

High-growth company with top-tier clients

Job summary

Hire With Jarvis - Lance Melendez is seeking a Backend Engineering Manager in Austin, TX to lead their engineering team. This role combines hands-on coding with leadership responsibilities while managing and mentoring backend engineers.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of backend engineering experience, expertise with NestJS and Node.js, and experience with enterprise-level integrations. The position offers competitive compensation starting at around $175K+ along with equity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience.
• Hands-on expertise with NestJS, Node.js, and relational databases.
• Experience mentoring teams, managing code reviews, and scaling teams.
• Familiarity with enterprise-level integrations like Stripe.

Responsibilities

• Balance hands-on coding with leadership responsibilities.
• Manage and mentor backend engineers, ensuring code quality.
• Lead team scaling and support transition to microservices.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic decisions.

Skills

Backend engineering experience

NestJS

Node.js

Relational databases

Team mentoring

Job description

Salary: Competitive (~$175K+) + equity
Onsite: Austin, TX
Open to US citizens and Green Card Holders only!

About the Company

The company is an innovative experiential platform revolutionizing the hospitality industry. Their solution enables brands to create immersive experiences that drive engagement and revenue. As they expand, they are looking for a Backend Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team and support their growth.

What You’ll Do

• Balance hands‑on coding (10%-30%) with leadership responsibilities.
• Manage and mentor backend engineers, ensuring code quality and productivity.
• Lead team scaling and support the transition to microservices.
• Collaborate closely with leadership to drive strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience.
• Hands‑on expertise with NestJS, Node.js, and relational databases.
• Experience mentoring teams, managing code reviews, and scaling teams.
• Familiarity with enterprise‑level integrations (e.g., Stripe, loyalty programs).

Why Join the Company

• Competitive compensation (~$175K+) with equity.
• Direct collaboration with leadership in an on‑site environment.
• Be part of a high‑growth company with top‑tier clients like Hyatt, Montage, and Auberge.

Ready to shape the future of hospitality tech? Apply now!