Full-Time Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

• Hands-On Technical Leadership
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.

• 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.
• Experience balancing “keep the lights on” operations with transformation efforts.
• Familiarity with personalization, search, or payments systems a plus.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

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