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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
  • Flexible schedules

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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