About VerbaFlo.ai :
VerbaFlo.ai is a fast-growing AI SaaS startup revolutionizing how businesses leverage AI-powered solutions. As a part of our dynamic team, youll work alongside industry leaders and visionaries to drive innovation and execution across multiple functions.
Role Overview :
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager Backend to lead, mentor, and scale our backend engineering team. The ideal candidate brings a deep technical background, a passion for system design and scalability, and proven leadership experience in building high-performance backend systems. This role will be pivotal in shaping our technical roadmap, driving architectural excellence, and ensuring seamless execution across multiple backend projects.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and manage a team of backend engineers, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and growth.
- Architect and oversee the development of scalable, secure, and high-performing backend systems and APIs.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, and AI teams to align engineering execution with business objectives.
- Define and enforce engineering best practices, including code reviews, CI / CD, and testing strategies.
- Drive architectural decisions and long-term technical vision for backend services.
- Optimize performance, reliability, and scalability across distributed systems.
- Own technical delivery timelines, resource allocation, and cross-team dependencies.
- Contribute hands-on to critical design and code reviews where necessary.
- Mentor engineers through regular 1 : 1s, career growth discussions, and technical guidance.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and guide adoption of modern tools and frameworks.
Requirements :
8- 10 years of overall experience in backend development, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role.Deep expertise in backend technologies such as Node.js, Python, or Go.Strong foundation in system design, distributed architectures, and API scalability.Proficiency with databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and ElasticSearch.Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).Hands-on familiarity with CI / CD pipelines, version control (Git), and testing frameworks.Proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams in fast-paced startup environments.Strong communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.Strategic mindset with the ability to balance technical depth and business priorities.Why Join Us :
Lead a high-impact engineering function at a rapidly growing AI startup.Work directly with the leadership team to shape VerbaFlo.ais technology roadmap.Opportunity to define architecture and processes that scale globally.A collaborative, ambitious, and innovation-driven work culture.Perks & Benefits : gym membership benefit, work-from-home and workation policy, and company-sponsored lunch.
If youre excited about building scalable systems, leading exceptional talent, and shaping the future of AI-driven products, wed love to hear from you!
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