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Engineering Manager – Backend, Python
Location
United States
Posted
98 days ago
Salary
$152K - $190K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Engineering Manager – Backend, Python
Bestow
• This is a player / coach role that will have FTE and contractor direct reports with 20% of your time spent contributing to the production level code. • All Eng leaders at Bestow remain hands-on in the code and actively participating in system design and architecture decisions • Regularly reviews pull requests, providing thoughtful feedback that elevates code quality • Partners with engineers on complex technical challenges, offering guidance without micromanaging • Willing to drive large initiatives • Orchestrates effective engineering ceremonies that promote collaboration and continuous improvement • Creates personalized growth plans for each team member, identifying strengths and development areas • Provides regular, constructive feedback and creates opportunities for engineers to expand their skills • Balances technical excellence with business objectives • Demonstrates sound judgment when making technical trade-offs • Communicates complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
- 8+ years professional experience in the software industry, with at least 1 years of management experience while keeping your coding skills strong.
- Professional experience with Python or Java is preferred
- Comfortable using Docker for local software development
- Familiar with modern, scalable system architectures (load balancing, horizontal scaling, etc.)
- Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases (comfortable writing ANSI SQL)
- Familiar with API design tools/languages (Protocol Buffers, Swagger, OpenAPI, etc.)
- Cloud computing & Kubernetes (or similar container orchestration) preferred
- Deep understanding of the entire software development lifecycle, including feature inception, system maintenance, continuous integration and release strategies, and GenAI developer tooling.
- Ability to track key metrics and consistently meet established Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Ability to understand complex technical problems and identify areas of risk.
- Ability to ‘go deep’ technically when necessary. You should be able to contribute changes to the team’s codebases at any time.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Proven track record of building and retaining high-performing teams
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity based on role
- Policies and managers that support work/life balance, like our flexible paid time off and parental leave programs
- 100% paid-premium option for medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Lifestyle stipend to support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
- Flexible work-from-home policy and open to remote
- Remote and WFH options, as well as a beautiful, state-of-the-art office in Dallas’ Deep Ellum, for those who prefer an office setting
- Employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
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