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Senior Manager, Backend
Location
United States
Posted
124 days ago
Salary
$200K - $215K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Manager, Backend
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• Lead teams responsible for core systems powering member experience • Build, scale, and mentor high-performing engineering teams • Ensure backend services are scalable and trustworthy
Job Requirements
- 8+ years in backend engineering
- 3+ years in management or leadership role
- Strong understanding of modern distributed systems
- APIs and data modeling expertise
- Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Annual bonus program
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