Software Development Manager

The core responsibilities for the job include the following:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of backend engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Provide guidance and career development to team members, helping them grow technically and professionally.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Conduct performance reviews, set clear objectives, and manage career development for team members.

Backend Development and Architecture:

• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and efficient backend systems.
• Lead architectural discussions, ensuring solutions meet both current and future requirements.
• Ensure best practices for software development, including coding standards, testing, and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD).
• Develop and implement strategies for performance optimization, scaling, and maintaining backend services.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with product managers, front-end engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure the backend architecture aligns with business requirements and goals.
• Act as the main technical point of contact for cross-team communication and coordination.
• Manage dependencies and deliver features on schedule.

Project and Resource Management:

• Manage project timelines, resources, and priorities, ensuring timely delivery of features and bug fixes.
• Identify risks early, provide mitigation plans, and communicate status to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the backend engineering team and the broader engineering organization.

Code Reviews and Quality Assurance:

• Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring high code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Ensure that software is tested, maintainable, and of the highest quality.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Drive innovation within the team by exploring and implementing new technologies or practices that can improve performance and scalability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 15+ years of experience in backend software development, with at least 8+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong experience with backend technologies and frameworks (e. g., Java, Python, Node.js, Go, Ruby, etc. ).
• Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining large-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Solid understanding of databases (SQL/NoSQL), cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc. ) and project management tools (Jira, Trello, etc. ).

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in backend programming languages and frameworks (e. g., Spring Boot, Django, Flask, etc. ).
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, HTTP protocols, and web service design.
• Knowledge of performance tuning, monitoring, and debugging techniques.
• Experience with cloud technologies and services (AWS Lambda, EC2 RDS, S3 etc. ).
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools (Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab, etc. ).

Leadership and Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.