Summary: The Software Engineering Manager - Backend at StackGuardian will lead a team of backend engineers while actively contributing to the development of a cloud orchestration platform. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across teams to enhance product reliability and security. Candidates should possess a strong background in backend engineering, particularly in Python or Go, and experience with AI/ML technologies. This position offers the opportunity to influence backend solutions and drive innovation within an early-stage startup environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be a hands-on technical leader, contributing code, architectural insights, and best practices to the backend platform.
• Guide and mentor a squad of backend engineers, conducting code reviews and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Build and integrate AI/ML-driven products for transformative applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, reliable, and secure customer experiences.
• Introduce CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and cloud tools to streamline releases and minimize downtime.

Key Skills:

• 4+ years of backend engineering experience with a strong track record in Python or Go.
• Prior experience in leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Proficiency in AWS or other cloud providers.
• Experience with microservices, container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Skilled in both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Adept at diagnosing complex performance issues and scaling challenges.
• Effective communication skills for translating technical details to stakeholders.
• Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field; Master’s is a plus.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT