Full-Time Senior Manager, Backend Engineering

NBCUniversal, LLC is hiring a remote Full-Time Senior Manager, Backend Engineering. The career level for this job opening is Senior Manager and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.

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NBCUniversal, LLC

Job Title

Senior Manager, Backend Engineering

Posted

Career Level

Full-Time

Career Level

Senior Manager

Locations Accepted

USA

Job Details

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Backend Engineering to lead the re-platforming of our core backend services while ensuring uninterrupted operation of existing production systems. This is a hands-on technical leadership role.
  • Serve as the technical lead for the team, providing direct guidance in:Java development and high-performance service design, Database schema design and distributed data management, Systems architecture for microservices and API platforms
  • Participate in architectural reviews, code reviews, and design discussions to ensure high-quality delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Management and other stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
Re-platforming & Modernization
  • Lead the re-architecture and migration of backend services to modern, cloud-native infrastructure.
  • Define technical roadmap for evolving legacy systems including Director service, CIS, personalization, search, and payments.
  • Balance short-term operational stability with long-term modernization goals.
Business Continuity & Reliability
  • Ensure 24/7 availability and performance of backend services during re-platforming.
  • Maintain strict SLAs for latency, uptime, and error rates across millions of users and devices.
  • Implement best practices for rollback, parallel runs, and phased cutovers.
Team Leadership & Development
  • Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team.
  • Drive a culture of resilience, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Establish ownership boundaries between “maintain” and “modernize” workstreams.
Strategic Impact
  • Create KPIs and dashboards to measure re-platforming progress, cost efficiency, and performance gains.
  • Align backend evolution with organizational goals across TVOD, AVOD, PPV, and live streaming expansion.
  • Influence long-term architectural direction and technology investment decisions.
Qualifications
  • 8+ years of backend/software engineering experience with at least 3 years in a management role.
  • Proven success leading large-scale re-platforming or modernization initiatives in a production environment.
  • Deep hands-on expertise in Java, distributed systems, microservices, and API design.
  • Strong experience with database schema design and distributed data management.
  • Solid background in systems architecture and cloud-native services.

FAQs

What is the last date for applying to the job?

The deadline to apply for Full-Time Senior Manager, Backend Engineering at NBCUniversal, LLC is 8th of November 2025 . We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.

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This job accepts [ USA ] applicants. .

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