Technical Project Manager

MTK Technologies; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in Arizona seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of backend microservices, cloud components, and data workflows. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of project management experience, strong knowledge of Java/Spring Boot, and expertise in Agile methodologies. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams, ensuring high-quality execution, and facilitating smooth communication between various stakeholders. The position is full-time and targets mid-senior level professionals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical project/program management or engineering leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of technical design documents and service interactions.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and architects to review microservices designs.
• Lead delivery of backend services and cloud components.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure clarity of timelines.

Skills

Java/Spring Boot microservices

REST APIs

distributed systems

cloud-native architectures

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile methodologies

stakeholder management

communication

Job description

Technical Project Manager

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Seeking a highly technical project Manager / Program Manager to lead delivery of backend microservices, distributed systems, and cloud‑native platform capabilities. The TPM will work closely with engineering and architecture teams to participate in design discussions, review solution approaches, and ensure high‑quality execution across multiple Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and architects to review and contribute to microservices designs, system architecture, integration patterns, and API specifications.
• Lead delivery of backend services, cloud components, data workflows, and cross‑team initiatives.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, track dependencies, mitigate risks, and ensure clarity of scope and timelines across engineering teams.
• Translate technical requirements into actionable plans and maintain strong alignment between engineering, product, and operations.
• Ensure solutions follow best practices for scalability, reliability, observability, and security.
• Drive transparent communication, including status reporting, risk management, and cross‑functional stakeholder updates.

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Java/Spring Boot microservices, REST APIs, distributed systems, and cloud‑native architectures.
• Ability to read and evaluate technical design documents, architectural diagrams, sequence flows, and service interactions.
• 5+ years of technical project/program management or engineering leadership experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), CI/CD pipelines, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and modern DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication, technical judgment, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background working with AI/ML systems, chatbots, or speech/text integrations.
• Experience leading multi‑team programs in a distributed, onsite‑offshore engineering model.
• Certifications such as CSM.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Information Services