Full-Time Backend Engineering Manager
Hims And Hers is hiring a remote Full-Time Backend Engineering Manager. The career level for this job opening is Manager and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Hims & Hers seeks an experienced, self-motivated, and results-driven Backend Engineering Manager. The candidate must lead, have strong process architecture and system implementation experience, and have the ability to grow engineering teams.
About the Role:
You will work closely with technical program managers, product managers and business sponsors to deliver systems, process, and platform solutions to meet Hims & Hers business needs for our Ecommerce platform and operations. You will ensure our backend systems are robust, scalable, and flexible for the needs of our growing, fast-paced business.
You Will:
- Lead, mentor, and coach a team of backend engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
- Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations
- Collaborate with HR in hiring and onboarding new team members
- Define and execute the technical roadmap for a backend domain team, aligning it with the company's strategic goals
- Ensure the engineering team follows best practices, coding standards, and maintains code quality
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to make informed technical decisions
- Partner with technical program managers to plan, prioritize, and manage the development of backend features and projects
- Work closely with product managers to define project requirements, scope, and timelines
- Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues
- Collaborate with other engineering teams, including front-end, DevOps, and data engineering, to ensure seamless integration
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide project updates
- Implement and maintain robust testing and quality assurance processes
- Ensure resolution of production issues and incidents promptly
You Have:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in development, with a strong background in backend systems
- Ideally 3+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role, with a track record of building and managing high-performing engineering teams
- Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or other OOP languages and web frameworks
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills