Role Overview :
Position Title : Engineering Manager (python / golang )
Department : Engineering
Location : Work From Office
Type of Role : Full Time
About the Role :
We are seeking a seasoned Backend Engineering Manager with deep expertise in Golang and Python to lead our backend team.
The ideal candidate has 9+ years of experience in backend technologies and 2-3 years of proven engineering management experience, having successfully scaled systems, led appraisal cycles, and shipped B2C applications in collaboration with product teams.
Responsibilities : People Leadership :
- Lead and manage a high-performing backend engineering team (10+ engineers)
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and career development support
- Successfully run 2-3 performance appraisal cycles with structured feedback and progression planning
- Build and maintain a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence
Technical & Product Delivery :
Oversee design and development of backend systems operating at 10K+ RPM scaleGuide the team in building transactional systems (payments, orders, etc.) and behavioral systems (analytics, personalization, engagement tracking)Partner with product managers to scope, prioritize, and release B2C product features and applicationsEnsure architectural best practices, high-quality code standards, and robust testing practicesOwn delivery of projects end-to-end with a focus on scalability, reliability, and business impactOperational Excellence :
Champion observability, monitoring, and reliability across backend servicesContinuously improve system performance, scalability, and resilienceStreamline development workflows and engineering processes for speed and qualityRequirements :
Experience : 9+ years of professional experience in backend technologies
2-3 years as an Engineering Manager, leading teams and driving delivery
Technical Skills :
Strong hands-on expertise in Golang and PythonProven track record with high-scale systems (?10K RPM)Solid understanding of distributed systems, APIs, SQL / NoSQL databases, and cloud platformsLeadership Skills :
Demonstrated success in managing teams through 2-3 appraisal cyclesStrong experience working with product managers to deliver consumer-facing applicationsExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesNice-to-Have :
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)Previous leadership experience in B2C product companies operating at scaleWhat We Offer :
Opportunity to lead and shape a backend engineering team building at scaleA culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learningCompetitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities(ref : hirist.tech)