Backend Engineering ManagerConfidential • Noida, India
Backend Engineering Manager
Confidential • Noida, India
16 hours ago
Job descriptionDefine and drive the backend technical roadmap in alignment with business goals. Architect scalable, distributed, and highly available backend systems and microservices. Make strategic decisions regarding system design, tooling, and infrastructure. Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies to enhance platform performance and reliability. Oversee end-to-end execution of backend projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. Collaborate with product managers to break down requirements and define clear engineering plans. Coordinate with frontend, DevOps, QA, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery. Manage risk, dependencies, and production stability across backend services. Guide teams in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining backend services and APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS. Oversee the implementation and optimization of CI / CD pipelines using Docker and Jenkins. Ensure reliable deployments and scaling using Kubernetes. Provide direction on database schema design and performance optimization (MongoDB, Redis). Oversee messaging infrastructure using Kafka. Drive performance monitoring and observability using Datadog and ELK stack. Lead incident management, troubleshooting, and resolution of production issues. Ensure strong monitoring, alerting, and system resilience practices. Maintain high standards for uptime, performance, and operational efficiency. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred). 8–12 years of overall backend engineering experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role . Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript with deep expertise in Node.js and NestJS . Hands-on experience architecting and scaling microservices. Expertise with MongoDB, Redis, Kafka and experience designing high-throughput systems. Strong understanding of Docker, Jenkins, CI / CD , and Kubernetes . Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Datadog and the ELK stack . Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team-building skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Lead engineering initiatives impacting millions of learners across India and beyond. Work in a fast-paced, product-driven environment with a strong focus on innovation. Opportunity to shape engineering culture, influence technology strategy, and work with cutting-edge systems at scale. Continuous learning, upskilling programs, and support for leadership development.
Job Title : Engineering Manager – Backend (Node.js)
Location : Noida, Sector 62
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager – Backend who will lead and inspire a team of backend engineers to build scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems powering PW's digital learning ecosystem. This role requires a strong technical foundation, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to guide teams in designing robust architectures, optimizing backend systems, and delivering impactful, user-centric solutions.
You will drive technical strategy, oversee execution across multiple projects, and ensure engineering excellence while collaborating closely with product, frontend, data, and DevOps teams.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & People Management
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of backend engineers (SDE-I, II, III).
- Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Drive engineering best practices, code quality standards, and technical excellence across the team.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and support career development.
Technical Strategy & Architecture
Project & Delivery Management
Technical Execution
Operational Excellence
Candidate Requirements
Why Join PW
Skills Required
Jenkins, Typescript, Docker, Node.js, Elk Stack, Kafka, Mongodb, Datadog, Nestjs, Redis, Kubernetes
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