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Engineering Manager (Backend)

Lendbuzz· Engineering
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Hybrid (Boston, MA)$170k - $185kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Engineering Manager focused on leading backend development, mentoring engineers, and driving scalable, high-performance backend systems and APIs using Python, PostgreSQL, and distributed system design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of frontend and backend engineers, with a primary focus on driving backend system design, architecture, database development, API optimization, and overall backend performance
  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems and APIs, ensuring they align with product requirements
  • Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and frontend teams to define technical requirements and deliver high-quality, integrated solutions
  • Drive operational excellence by overseeing code quality, conducting code reviews, ensuring robust quality assurance processes, and actively monitoring production systems
  • Foster a culture of mentorship and continuous learning by guiding junior engineers, reviewing their work, and helping them grow technically and professionally
  • Champion the use of best practices in backend development, including database design, API development, and distributed system architecture
  • Manage and prioritize tasks within an Agile team, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project goals and milestones
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of backend and frontend systems, optimizing the overall user experience
  • Take an active role in driving innovation, improving system performance, and scaling backend infrastructure to meet growing business needs

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 8+ years of backend development experience with at least 2 years in a senior or lead position
  • Expertise in one of the programming languages (Python, Java or Go)
  • Strong understanding of database like PostgreSQL and building RESTful APIs
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams
  • Strong architectural and systems thinking, especially in distributed systems
  • Experience with Linux, cloud platforms (AWS), and containerization (Docker)

Skills

Required:Backend architecture and system designPythonPostgreSQLRESTful APIsDistributed systemsAWSDockerLeadership and mentorship
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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