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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # National Manager - Software Engineering - **Company:** TOYOTA MOTOR SALES - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3, Unit Testing, Code Generation, Persistent Data Structure, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, Github, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Load Testing, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, TypeScript, Management of Software Versions, Openapi, Datadog, AWS Cdk, Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Caching, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Cloudformation, Containerization, Data Lakes, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Production Code, AWS Fargate, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Serverless Computing, Docker - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/29dac482-aea5-42a6-9162-201f4b86b4c0 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience * 10+ years of software engineering experience with a strong backend or full-stack focus, including 3+ years in an engineering management or tech lead role * Deep expertise in designing and building serverless architectures on AWS, including: + Lambda for compute + API Gateway (REST and HTTP APIs) for service exposure + DynamoDB or Aurora Serverless for data persistence + Step Functions or other workflow orchestration tools + EventBridge, SQS, or SNS for event-driven and async communication + S3 for object storage and data lake patterns + CloudFront for API acceleration and edge caching * Strong proficiency in TypeScript and/or Python for backend services - you can write or review production-quality code and hold your team to the same standard * Proven ability to design RESTful and GraphQL APIs, with a strong grasp of API contract design, versioning, error handling, and type-safe tooling (e.g., OpenAPI, GraphQL Code Generator, tRPC) * Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform * Experience with observability and monitoring tooling: CloudWatch, X-Ray, Datadog, or similar - you know how to instrument services and respond to incidents * Strong understanding of security best practices: IAM policies, least-privilege access, secrets management (Secrets Manager, SSM Parameter Store), and data encryption at rest and in transit * Experience with testing practices: unit testing, integration testing, contract testing, and load testing for distributed systems * Familiarity with containerized workloads (ECS Fargate, Docker) for services that don't fit the serverless model * Excellent communication skills - you can articulate technical tradeoffs clearly to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders Added bonus if you have * Master's degree in Computer Science or related field * Experience in the financial services, banking, or insurance industry * Experience designing multi-account AWS architectures with proper governance and guardrails (AWS Organizations, Control Tower) * Familiarity with data streaming patterns using Kinesis, MSK (Managed Kafka), or similar * Experience with GenAI integration on the backend (e.g., Bedrock, SageMaker endpoints, LLM orchestration patterns) * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation (CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, or similar) * Hands-on experience with GraphQL federation or API gateway patterns for composing multiple services * AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer Associate, or DevOps Engineer) ## Description This role is for someone who thinks in systems - someone who can design serverless architectures, drive API strategy, mentor engineers to do their best work, and partner closely with Product and Front-End Engineering to deliver reliable platforms that power customer-facing experiences. You'll own the backend and platform engineering strategy for your domain, driving technical decisions while keeping your team moving fast and building with quality., * Lead, grow, and retain a team of full-stack and backend engineers - hiring top talent, running performance reviews, coaching, and creating clear paths for career development * Own the backend architecture and technical direction for your domain, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability across all services * Drive engineering excellence through code quality standards, API design conventions, testing practices, and continuous improvement * Partner with Product, Design, and Front-End Engineering to define and deliver features from concept to production * Champion system reliability, observability, and security as first-class engineering concerns * Establish and enforce best practices around API design, data modeling, event-driven patterns, and serverless architecture on AWS * Collaborate with platform, infrastructure, and security teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and cloud cost management * Communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels - translating technical complexity into business impact * Balance strategic thinking with hands-on involvement - you're comfortable reviewing PRs, unblocking engineers, and diving into hard problems when needed * Monitor and improve key system metrics: latency, error rates, availability, and cost efficiency ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development)