Senior Engineering Manager- Backend
AledadeFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience managing engineering teams and promoting high performance, along with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in backend development, including system-level design and API architecture using C#/.NET. Solid experience with frontend technologies like React.js and TypeScript, and an understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and distributed systems are required. Proficiency in integrating AI-powered tools into development pipelines, AI-assisted testing, code reviews, and documentation generation, as well as leveraging AI tools in daily engineering workflows, is also necessary. Strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and clear communication abilities are essential.
The Software Engineering Manager will shape and scale a high-throughput microservices ecosystem for backend transaction processing and frontend content delivery. They will partner closely with stakeholders to scope and deliver scalable backend services in .NET and modern frontend applications in React and TypeScript. Responsibilities include ensuring alignment with backend systems, database design, and cross-platform integration, driving technical design and architecture decisions, and mentoring engineers. The manager will foster engineering best practices, system observability, and quality-focused delivery, lead a high-performing full-stack engineering team, and support hiring efforts while cultivating a diverse and inclusive team culture.
Online platform for fantasy sports and betting
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