Engineering Manager - Backend

As the Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading your team in daily tasks, prioritizing them, and making decisions based on changing business priorities. You will structure and facilitate the team's workflow and development process, ensuring efficient coordination with internal stakeholders to translate their requirements into technical needs. It is crucial to foster the team's evolution and members" growth through activities such as 1:1s and performance evaluations. Additionally, you will be involved in planning for future resource requirements and collaborating with the hiring efforts. To be successful in this role, you should have at least 10+ years of hands-on experience in backend development and a minimum of 2 years of experience in team management. A strong track record of designing, developing, and supporting highly scalable web/mobile applications is necessary. Previous professional experience in a technical management or leadership role is preferred. Having a technical mindset, understanding complex systems design, and exhibiting an extreme bias towards action are essential qualities. You should be solutions-oriented and capable of maintaining high performance in a fast-paced work environment. Excellent oral, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required, and proficiency in English and Japanese would be advantageous. As a Team Lead, you should exhibit unparalleled speed in identifying crucial tasks and implementing strategies to achieve optimal results swiftly. Commitment to the organization's growth and business goals, along with logical thinking and effective communication, are vital. Embrace curiosity, maintain a questioning mind, and enjoy challenges in a forward-thinking manner. Develop problem-solving skills to address business challenges and lead solutions collaboratively. Practice transparent communication to ensure mutual understanding and facilitate progress. In summary, the Team Lead role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership capabilities, problem-solving skills, and effective communication to drive team success and contribute to the organization's growth and objectives.,