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Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and grow a team of backend engineers. Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Mobile, and QA to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. Oversee technical planning, architecture decisions, and code quality standards. Ensure timely and efficient project delivery while balancing short-term goals with long-term technical vision. Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and career development discussions. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Manage team capacity, hiring, and resource planning. Support and advocate for engineering best practices such as CI/CD, code reviews, and automated testing. Partner with leadership to align technical initiatives with company objectives. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). 7+ years of professional backend software development experience , with at least 2 years in an Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, or similar leadership role . Strong hands-on experience in backend development , particularly with PHP (Yii2, Laravel) and Node.js ; experience with Python is a plus. Proven experience leading and mentoring backend engineering teams , while collaborating closely with mobile, data, QA, and product teams. Solid understanding of system architecture and distributed systems , including microservices, API design, and data-intensive applications . Strong experience working with relational and non-relational databases , including MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, and ClickHouse . Experience with caching and performance optimization , using tools such as Redis . Familiarity with search and graph technologies , including ElasticSearch, Solr, and Neo4j . Experience working in containerized environments using Docker , and collaborating with DevOps teams on deployments and infrastructure. Ability to make technical decisions with a system-wide perspective , understanding how backend services interact with frontend, mobile, and data platforms. Proven track record of delivering complex backend systems in fast-paced, high-growth product environments. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Strong people leadership skills with a passion for coaching, performance development, and building high-performing backend teams . Nice to Have Experience in food delivery, e-commerce, logistics, or marketplace platforms . Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure . Exposure to DevOps practices , CI/CD pipelines, and production monitoring. Prior experience scaling backend platforms, services, or teams in high-growth environments.