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We are looking for a motivated and supportive Backend Engineering Team Manager to guide and mentor a team of engineers. As an integral member of our engineering department, you will contribute to developing our industry-leading products by driving smooth project execution, people growth, and hiring efforts. You will also play a pivotal role in talent development, building a diverse and dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation. Collaborating closely with Product and Design, you will support the execution of our product roadmap and ensure smooth delivery of commitments. If you are an experienced engineering manager with a backend background and a passion for enabling engineers to succeed, we invite you to join our growing team and contribute to the success of Storyblok as we pioneer the future of content management.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and support a team of backend engineers with a focus on delivery, people development, and process improvement
Partner with the Senior Backend Engineering Manager to align execution with team vision and strategy
Mentor and guide team members in their professional development
Support engineers in making technical decisions
Establish delivery estimates, monitor progress, and help the team overcome obstacles and resolve blockers
Collaborate with Product and Design to ensure roadmap commitments are delivered
Own recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes
Facilitate regular one-on-one meetings
Foster a culture of documentation, knowledge sharing, and open communication
Cultivate empathy and openness towards team members from diverse backgrounds
Contribute to improving processes in a remote-first, globally distributed environment
Requirements:
7+ years of relevant experience in advanced software development
2+ years of engineering leadership
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Solid backend development background (e.g., Ruby, Python)
Strong understanding of databases (PostgreSQL preferred), caching systems (Redis, Memcached), and background processing (e.g., Sidekiq)
Familiarity with software engineering fundamentals, best practices, and problem-solving
Familiarity with testing strategies and CI/CD pipelines
Understanding of scalability, reliability, observability, and security principles
Awareness of incident response practices
Proven ability to lead teams in execution
Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Confident, detail-oriented, and highly motivated
What we offer:
Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity)
Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding
Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays
Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)
The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers