Engineering Manager at Backbase

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Requirements

  • BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in people management
  • Proven experience with Agile delivery, CI/CD pipelines, and quality-focused development
  • Track record of building and scaling teams, processes, and product impact
  • Experience leading mobile and backend development teams
  • Highly likely prior role as a Principal or Staff Engineer before transitioning to Engineering Manager
  • Experience with identity management systems or related domains is desirable
  • Exposure to banking, payments, or SaaS is advantageous
  • Enthusiasm for leveraging AI to boost productivity and innovation

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop multi-disciplinary Agile teams (typically 6–8 engineers per team)
  • Create an inclusive, engaging environment with a strong engineering culture
  • Drive performance and talent development through clear feedback, coaching, and formal reviews
  • Oversee local/global hiring and onboarding to build teams with balanced technical competencies and seniority
  • Address underperformance swiftly and constructively
  • Champion high-quality software delivery through modern engineering practices (CI/CD, test automation, observability, quality gates)
  • Provide localised technical leadership ensuring guild guidelines are effectively implemented
  • Act as the technical leader guiding your team’s output and direction
  • Lead teams to achieve production-readiness and robust release management practices
  • Ensure teams have the optimal processes, workflows, and tooling for success
  • Deliver commitments on time, enabling fast feedback loops with stakeholders
  • Drive continuous improvement in delivery capabilities, operating models, and tooling
  • Promote visibility and transparency through effective project tracking and communication
  • Collaborate with Product Managers and Domain Architects to translate business requirements into technical outcomes
  • Motivate teams to deliver high-value work that balances immediate needs with long-term strategic goals
  • Champion customer-centricity through data-driven insights, feedback loops, and usability
  • Proactively explore, experiment with, and apply AI tools and agentic frameworks (e.g., code generation, test automation, developer productivity)
  • Encourage AI adoption within engineering workflows and product capabilities
  • Partner with AI/ML SMEs to embed AI into value delivery across our SDLC

Skills

Agile
CI/CD
Test Automation
Observability
Quality Gates
SDLC
Release Management
Technical Leadership
People Leadership

Backbase

Engagement banking platform for digital transformation

About Backbase

Backbase offers an Engagement Banking Platform that helps banks modernize their customer interactions and internal operations by replacing outdated IT systems. The platform allows banks to enhance customer journeys and eliminate operational silos, empowering both customers and employees. Backbase stands out by providing out-of-the-box web and mobile solutions, along with Model Bank accelerators that simplify digital transformation. The company generates revenue through platform usage fees, comprehensive documentation, and training, while also enabling banks to create unique features with their open APIs and SDK.

Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$128.4MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
FintechIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Emerging regulations like the EU AI Act may increase compliance costs for Backbase.
Competition from other fintech companies could erode Backbase's market share.
Integration challenges with TD Bank may arise if customer expectations are not met.

Differentiation

Backbase's platform offers seamless integration with any back-end system for banks.
The company provides out-of-the-box web and mobile journeys for digital transformation.
Backbase's Model Bank accelerators embody industry best practices for rapid implementation.

Upsides

Partnership with TD Bank enhances digital experiences for over two million cardholders.
Collaboration with Seven expands Backbase's influence in Africa and the Middle East.
Increased AI adoption in banking offers Backbase opportunities to enhance platform capabilities.

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