Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Back-End Architecture & Development:

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance back-end systems using

  Node.js

  and

  microservices architecture

  tailored for SaaS products.

• API Design & Implementation:

• Architect, develop, and maintain robust

  RESTful APIs

  and

  GraphQL APIs

  that power our SaaS offerings.
• Ensure APIs are well-documented, efficient, and adhere to industry best practices.
• Implement versioning and backward compatibility strategies for APIs to support seamless client integrations.

• Database Design & Optimization:

• Design and optimize complex database schemas in

  MySQL

  and

  MongoDB

  to handle multi-tenant SaaS environments.
• Implement data partitioning, sharding, and indexing strategies to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
• Develop data migration strategies for seamless product updates and feature rollouts.

• Microservices & Cloud Infrastructure:

• Architect and implement microservices that are containerized using

  Docker

  and orchestrated with

  Kubernetes

  .
• Leverage cloud platforms (

  AWS

  ,

  Azure

  , or

  Google Cloud

  ) for deploying scalable and resilient back-end services.
• Implement service discovery, load balancing, and API gateways for efficient microservices communication.

• Security & Compliance:

• Implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth 2.0, JWT).
• Ensure data protection and compliance with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, or industry-specific standards.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.

• Performance Monitoring & Optimization:

• Set up monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) to track system performance and reliability.
• Analyze system metrics to identify bottlenecks and optimize code and infrastructure accordingly.
• Implement caching strategies (e.g., Redis, Memcached) to enhance system responsiveness.

• Collaboration & Leadership:

• Work closely with

  Angular

  front-end teams to define API contracts and ensure seamless integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to back-end engineers, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Lead code reviews, architectural discussions, and contribute to the development of coding standards and best practices.

• DevOps & CI/CD:

• Implement and manage

  CI/CD pipelines

  using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI for automated testing and deployment.
• Ensure zero-downtime deployments and implement strategies for rollback and recovery.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in SaaS development, microservices, and database technologies.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve product performance, scalability, and developer productivity.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Professional Experience:

• 8-12 years of hands-on back-end development experience, specifically in building and scaling SaaS products.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex back-end systems and APIs.

• Technical Expertise:

• Node.js:

  Deep understanding and extensive experience with asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and performance optimization.

• Microservices:

  Proficient in designing microservices with considerations for scalability, fault tolerance, and inter-service communication.

• API Design:

  Expertise in RESTful API design principles, API security, rate limiting, and API lifecycle management.

• Database Systems:

  Strong experience with both relational (

  MySQL

  ) and NoSQL (

  MongoDB

  ) databases, including replication, backup strategies, and performance tuning.

• Cloud Platforms:

  Hands-on experience with cloud services like AWS (e.g., EC2, ECS, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB), Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

• Containerization & Orchestration:

  Proficient with Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and managing containerized applications.

• Security Protocols:

  Knowledge of SSL/TLS, encryption methodologies, secure coding practices, and familiarity with security tools and frameworks.

• Message Queues & Streaming:

  Experience with RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar technologies for building event-driven architectures.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership:

  Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive technical initiatives to completion.

• Communication:

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Problem-Solving:

  Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.

• Agile Methodologies:

  Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments and using tools like Jira or Trello for project management.