Engineering Manager (Remote)

Key Responsibilities:Team Leadership and Management:Lead, mentor, and manage a team of backend developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.Promote a shared vision for the team, ensuring alignment with business goals and organizational objectives.Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and create opportunities for team members’ professional growth.Drive cross-functional collaboration between development teams, designers, and product managers to deliver seamless and high-quality software.Technical Strategy and Execution:Define and drive architectural decisions for both backend and frontend systems,ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.Advocate and implement best practices in software development, including coding standards, test-driven development (TDD), and peer code reviews.Encourage the adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-driven tools to optimize development and testing workflows.Provide technical direction on backend development using modern frameworks and languages, as well as frontend development using React, Angular, or Svelte.Process and Quality Management:Ensure robust integration between backend APIs and frontend systems for seamless user experiences.Establish and enforce coding, testing, and deployment standards for both backend and frontend teams.Implement and optimize automated testing frameworks for backend and UI layers to ensure comprehensive coverage.Monitor system performance and application stability, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.Establish CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices for efficient and reliable delivery cycles.Stakeholder Collaboration:Act as a bridge between engineering teams, business stakeholders, and leadership, ensuring effective communication and alignment.Translate complex business requirements into actionable technical solutions and guide teams through their implementation.Provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and innovations to stakeholders.Innovation and Exploration:Stay updated on advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) and integrate them into development and quality assurance workflows where applicable.Encourage the exploration of cutting-edge technologies, tools, and frameworks for both backend and frontend development.Champion the use of AI and machine learning tools for performance optimization, automated testing, and enhanced developer productivity.Skills & Qualifications:Must-Have Skills:Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or similar leadership role.Strong technical background in backend technologies (e.g., Java, Spring Framework).Deep understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture.Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker.Solid knowledge of Agile methodologies, TDD, and CI/CD pipelines.Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.Expertise in integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-powered tools into development workflows.Nice-to-Have Skills:Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.Knowledge of automated testing frameworks for both backend (e.g., JUnit, Postman) and frontend (e.g., Playwright).Understanding of DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.Exposure to AI/ML frameworks and libraries for enhancing application features and team efficiency.