Senior Backend Engineering Manager

smartstate

New Jersey

On-site

USD 260,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Generous PTO policy
Breakfasts and lunches partially paid by the company
Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Smart State in Fort Lee, New Jersey is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead backend engineering teams and drive technical excellence. The role involves shaping team structure and the engineering culture while ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in backend development and strong leadership skills, along with experience in cloud-based infrastructures and Kubernetes. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of backend development experience, and at least 2+ years managing engineering leads.
  • Strong background in microservices architecture and secure development practices.
  • Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, ideally Scrum.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee backend technologies ensuring scalability, reliability, and execution.
  • Lead recruitment and team development.
  • Identify technical debt and lead improvements in system design.

Skills

Backend Development
Leadership
Kubernetes
Agile Methodologies
Cloud-based Infrastructure

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL and NoSQL Databases
RESTful APIs
CI/CD

Job description

Smart State in Fort Lee, New Jersey is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead backend engineering teams and drive technical excellence. The role involves shaping team structure and the engineering culture while ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in backend development and strong leadership skills, along with experience in cloud-based infrastructures and Kubernetes. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary.

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