Engineering Manager - Cloud-Native Backend Systems

Salve.Inno Consulting

Málaga, Spain

3 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience required

3 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Job source

www.buscojobs.com.es

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Databases Continuous Integration Distributed Systems Python (Programming Language) Prometheus

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Systems Architecture Strategies of Testing Datadog Grafana Reliability of Systems Technical Debt Backend Event Driven Architecture Kubernetes Production Code Terraform Dynatrace Docker Microservices

Job description

Remote in EU

Long-term B2B ContractRole OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for building and evolving complex, cloud-native backend systems. This is a technical leadership role for someone who combines strong people-management experience with a deep software-engineering background. You will manage and develop engineers, take ownership of team delivery and remain closely involved in architecture, technical decision-making and engineering quality.You will not be expected to write production code every day, but you must be technically credible and comfortable reviewing designs, challenging architectural decisions, supporting engineers through complex problems and contributing hands-on when necessary. The environment includes distributed systems, microservices, containerised applications and cloud infrastructure supporting high-volume, business-critical products.Key Responsibilities:Lead, support and develop a team of software engineersTake responsibility for team performance, delivery and engineering qualityConduct regular one-to-one meetings, performance reviews and career-development conversationsRecruit, onboard and retain strong engineering talentEstablish clear goals, expectations and ownership within the teamWork closely with Product Owners to define priorities, scope and delivery plansTranslate product and business requirements into practical engineering outcomesRemain closely involved in system design and architectural decisionsGuide the development of scalable microservices and distributed backend systemsReview technical proposals and challenge engineering decisions constructivelySupport engineers in resolving complex technical and production issuesEstablish and continuously improve coding, testing and code-review standardsStrengthen CI/CD, observability, documentation and operational practicesPromote system reliability, scalability, maintainability and securityIdentify technical debt and balance platform improvements with product deliveryCoordinate dependencies and technical decisions across engineering teamsCreate an environment of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvementContribute hands-on to prototypes, technical investigations or critical issues when requiredRequirements:At least 8 years of professional software-engineering experienceAt least 3 years of experience leading or managing software-engineering teamsProven experience with direct people management, including performance management, development and hiringStrong technical background in backend software developmentRecent technical experience with at least one backend language such as Java, Python or GoStrong understanding of microservices and distributed-system architectureHands-on knowledge of AWS or AzureStrong experience with Kubernetes and DockerGood understanding of APIs, databases, asynchronous processing and event-driven architectureExperience establishing engineering standards, code-review practices and testing strategiesStrong understanding of CI/CD, observability and production operationsExperience managing delivery in a product-led or agile engineering environmentAbility to balance people leadership, technical quality and delivery expectationsConfidence working with senior engineers, architects, Product Owners and business stakeholdersStrong written and spoken English (C1+)Based within the European Union and able to work on a B2B contractNice to have:Experience managing teams building AI-powered or data-intensive productsExperience with both AWS and AzureExperience scaling an engineering team or supporting organisational growthPrevious experience modernising a monolith or evolving a microservices platformKnowledge of Python, Java or Go ecosystemsExperience with Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform or CDKExperience with high-volume or business-critical production systemsKnowledge of Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog or distributed tracingExperience working across multiple engineering teams or product areasWhat’s on Offer:Fully remote work within the European UnionLong-term B2B engagementLeadership of a technically strong engineering teamGenuine influence over architecture, engineering practices and team developmentWork on complex, internationally used AI-enabled productsCollaboration with experienced engineering, product and cloud specialistsMore than 20 days of paid time offApple equipmentTraining and professional-development budgetDiversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe are dedicated to creating and sustaining an inclusive, respectful workplace for all -regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background. We actively encourage applicants from all identities and experience levels to apply and bring your authentic self to our fast-paced, supportive team.

Requirements

At least 8 years of professional software-engineering experience At least 3 years of experience leading or managing software-engineering teams Proven experience with direct people management, including performance management, development and hiring Strong technical background in backend software development Recent technical experience with at least one backend language such as Java, Python or Go Strong understanding of microservices and distributed-system architecture Hands-on knowledge of AWS or Azure Strong experience with Kubernetes and Docker Good understanding of APIs, databases, asynchronous processing and event-driven architecture Experience establishing engineering standards, code-review practices and testing strategies Strong understanding of CI/CD, observability and production operations Experience managing delivery in a product-led or agile engineering environment Ability to balance people leadership, technical quality and delivery expectations Confidence working with senior engineers, architects, Product Owners and business stakeholders Strong written and spoken English (C1+) Based within the European Union and able to work on a B2B contract Nice to have: Experience managing teams building AI-powered or data-intensive products Experience with both AWS and Azure Experience scaling an engineering team or supporting organisational growth Previous experience modernising a monolith or evolving a microservices platform Knowledge of Python, Java or Go ecosystems Experience with Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform or CDK Experience with high-volume or business-critical production systems Knowledge of Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog or distributed tracing Experience working across multiple engineering teams or product areas

Benefits & conditions

Fully remote work within the European Union Long-term B2B engagement Leadership of a technically strong engineering team Genuine influence over architecture, engineering practices and team development Work on complex, internationally used AI-enabled products Collaboration with experienced engineering, product and cloud specialists More than 20 days of paid time off Apple equipment Training and professional-development budget Diversity and Inclusion Commitment We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an inclusive, respectful workplace for all -regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background. We actively encourage applicants from all identities and experience levels to apply and bring your authentic self to our fast-paced, supportive team.