backend engineering manager

Soar Software Development Company

<div>Position Overview:
The Head of Engineering focuses on backend excellence, ensuring the implementation of high-end engineered solutions and serves as the principal technical authority on all backend engineering matters.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the backend engineering team and establish technical direction</li><li>Define and implement backend architecture and best practices</li><li>Drive adoption of modern technologies (Node.js, MongoDB, Redis, AI)</li><li>Establish scalability, performance, and reliability standards</li><li>Review and approve critical backend design decisions
</li><li>Mentor and develop backend engineering talent</li><li>Collaborate with other technical leaders to ensure end-to-end integration</li><li>Research and evaluate new backend technologies and approaches</li></ul>
Required Skills &amp; Experience<ul><li>8+ years of backend development experience</li><li>4+ years in a backend leadership role</li><li>Deep expertise in Node.js, MongoDB, Redis, and other backend technologies</li><li>Experience with applied AI/ML in production systems</li><li>Strong understanding of scalability, performance, and reliability engineering</li><li>Track record of building high-performance backend systems</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred</li></ul>
Filtering Criteria<ul><li>Must have extensive Node.js experience in production environments</li><li>Must have experience with MongoDB and Redis in high-scale applications</li><li>Must have experience applying AI/ML in real-world applications</li><li>Strong preference for candidates with fintech or similar high-reliability sector experience</li><li>Red flags: Limited experience with modern backend technologies, lack of</li><li>hands-on coding abilities, no experience with high-scale systems</li></ul></div>

Head of Engineering

ConsenSys

<div>Consensys is the leading blockchain and web3 software company founded by Joe Lubin, CEO of Consensys and Co-Founder of Ethereum. Since 2014, Consensys has been at the forefront of innovation, pioneering technological developments within the web3 ecosystem.

Through our product suite, including the MetaMask platform, Infura, Linea, Diligence, and our NFT toolkit Phosphor, we have become the trusted collaborator for users, creators, and developers on their path to build and belong in the world they want to see.

Whether building a dapp, an NFT collection, a portfolio, or a better future, the instinct to build is universal. Consensys inspires and champions the builder instinct in everyone by making web3 universally easy to use and develop on.

Our mission is to unlock the collaborative power of communities by making the decentralized web universally easy to access, use, and build on.

You'll get to work on the tools, infrastructure, and apps that scale these platforms to onboard one billion participants and 5 million developers. You'll be constantly exposed to new concepts, ideas, and frameworks from your peers, and as you work on different projects &mdash; challenging you to stay at the top of your game. You'll join a network of builders that reaches the edge of our ecosystem. Consensys alumni have moved on to become tech entrepreneurs, CEOs, and team leads at tech companies.

About MetaMask

We're building for a future where the internet and world economy empowers people through interactions based on consent, privacy, and free association. Where both communities and individuals flourish. To accomplish that, we're working hard to make web3 accessible for everyone around the world.

MetaMask is both a crypto wallet and a gateway to the decentralized web. Our tools help people create communities, play video games, access financial services, make payments, invest in assets, protect against economic turmoil, and more. Our browser extension and mobile platforms meet the needs of millions of users and developers across the world.

Originally a humble key manager, today MetaMask serves over 30 million monthly active users as a decentralized application development platform, an aggregator of decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges, and a decentralized identity manager.

What you will do 

As an Engineering Manager for the Backend-Patform swimlane, you will lead and manage two teams: API Platform &amp; Datalake. These engineering teams are responsible for building and maintaining some of the core data building blocks powering user experiences within MetaMask. Your primary focus will be on guiding your team(s) to deliver high-quality, stable and performance services that enable client teams to drive engagement and revenue.

By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of decentralized finance and make a meaningful impact on the lives of millions of users worldwide.

Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Manage up to two teams with 2-4 engineers on each, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to help them grow and succeed in their roles.</li>
<li>Drive delivery of key features, ensuring release timelines are met and build quality is inline with Technical and Operational guidelines.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, client teams, DevSecOps and SRE, to develop and maintain highly performant and scalable services that align with MetaMask's overall strategy.</li>
<li>Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning within your team, encouraging engineers to explore new technologies, share knowledge, and improve processes.</li>
<li>Drive technical decision-making, ensuring that your team's solutions are scalable, maintainable, and meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the technical landscape, staying up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity.</li>
<li>Work closely with other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and collaboration across the MetaMask ecosystem.</li>
<li>Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of your team's work, using data to inform product decisions and drive growth.</li>
<li>Communicate technical plans, progress, and results to stakeholders, including product leaders, designers, and other engineering teams.</li>
</ul>
Would be great if you brought this to the role
<ul>
<li>4+ years of software engineering experience</li>
<li>2+ years of software engineering management experience in a global role</li>
<li>Hiring management experience</li>
<li>Agile software engineering experience</li>
<li>Engineering skills</li>
<li><ul><li>JavaScript /TypeScript</li>
<li>GoLang</li>
<li>Node.js &amp; server side frameworks</li>
<li>Data warehousing / SQL</li>
<li>AWS infrastructure</li>
<li>Observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana)</li>
<li>Git and GitHub</li>
</ul></li><li>Experience developing APIs, databases &amp; backend services for consumer products</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.</li>
</ul>
Bonus Points:
<ul>
<li>Project Management skills</li>
<li>Web3 software development experience</li>
<li>Open source software contributor</li>
<li>You're a MetaMask user!</li>
</ul>
Don't meet all the requirements? Don't sweat it. We're passionate about building a diverse team of humans and as such, if you think you've got what it takes for our chaotic-but-fun, remote-friendly, start-up environment&mdash;apply anyway, detailing your relevant transferable skills in your cover letter. While we have a pretty good idea of what we need, we're ready for you to challenge our thinking on who needs to be in this role.

It is a requirement of employment in this position that applicants will be required to submit to background checks including but not limited to employment, education and criminal record checks. Further details will be provided to applicants that successfully meet the criteria for the position as determined by the company in its sole discretion. By submitting an application for employment, you are acknowledging and consenting to this requirement. 
<div>
In the rapidly evolving Web3 space, we believe that everyone is a builder. This expansive paradigm requires a range of backgrounds, talents, skills, and experiences to influence and shape the future. At Consensys, this diversity fuels our ability to shift control and redefine the realm of possibility. We are committed to ensuring that our technology empowers people and communities with economic and political agency through decentralized technologies. We welcome the range of perspectives and differences and celebrate them. We're excited to see how your unique skills as a builder can contribute to our vision, drive innovation, and help us shape a more inclusive Web3.

Consensys is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Consensys is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices and we encourage all applicants to review our best practices to protect yourself which can be found (https://consensys.io/careers/best-practices-to-avoid-recruitment-fraud/).</div></div>

Engineering Manager - MetaMask (Backend-Platform)

HALA

<div>
 
 
 Who Are We
 
 
 
 
 HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.
 
 
 
 HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.
 
 
 
 Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.
 
 
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 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead and manage Core Systems domain leads across Cards, POS, Core Banking, Identity, Integrations, and Payments Infrastructure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define and execute the engineering roadmap for each domain in partnership with Architecture and Product teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure scalable, high-performing, and resilient backend systems are built and maintained.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with product managers and engineering squads to prioritize platform investments and system upgrades.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish engineering best practices around system design, interfaces, API lifecycle, security, observability, and testing.
 </li>
 <li>
 Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement within your teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and fill skill gaps, support talent development, and drive hiring where needed.
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 </li>
 <li>
 9+ years of experience in software engineering, including 3+ years in engineering leadership roles.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven track record leading backend/platform engineering teams in fintech, banking, or payment environments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep understanding of scalable system architecture, secure APIs, and service reliability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience managing multiple domain-aligned teams or technical leads.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with technical and business stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in high-growth or startup environments is a strong plus.
 
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications:
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Prior experience in Fintech
 </li>
 <li>
 Prior experience managing platform services consumed across multiple product teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Background in building ledger, KYC, card issuance, or POS transaction platforms.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
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 What We Offer You
 
 
 
 We believe you will love working at HALA!
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
 </li>
 <li>
 We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
 </li>
 <li>
 We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
 </li>
 <li>
 We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
 </li>
 <li>
 You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust.&nbsp;We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.
 </li>
 </ul>
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 If you think you have what it takes to join a remarkable team #apply_now&nbsp;
 
 
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</div>

Director of Engineering

Overview HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA empowers SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.Founded in 2017, HALA is licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead and manage Core Systems domain leads across Cards, POS, Core Banking, Identity, Integrations, and Payments Infrastructure.</li><li>Define and execute the engineering roadmap for each domain in partnership with Architecture and Product teams.</li><li>Ensure scalable, high-performing, and resilient backend systems are built and maintained.</li><li>Collaborate with product managers and engineering squads to prioritize platform investments and system upgrades.</li><li>Establish engineering best practices around system design, interfaces, API lifecycle, security, observability, and testing.</li><li>Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement within your teams.</li><li>Identify and fill skill gaps, support talent development, and drive hiring where needed.</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>9+ years of experience in software engineering, including 3+ years in engineering leadership roles.</li><li>Proven track record leading backend/platform engineering teams in fintech, banking, or payment environments.</li><li>Deep understanding of scalable system architecture, secure APIs, and service reliability.</li><li>Experience managing multiple domain-aligned teams or technical leads.</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with technical and business stakeholders.</li><li>Experience in high-growth or startup environments is a strong plus.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Prior experience in Fintech</li><li>Prior experience managing platform services consumed across multiple product teams.</li><li>Background in building ledger, KYC, card issuance, or POS transaction platforms.</li></ul> What We Offer You <ul><li>We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.</li><li>We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.</li><li>We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.</li><li>Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.</li><li>We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.</li><li>You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.</li></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?i4GQ2UhpbQMD%2btng4mPaWbUIKOfBwVZkw" width="0" height="0" />

Motive

<div>
 
 Who We Are
 
 
 
 Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.
 
 
 Motive serves nearly 100,000 customers &ndash; from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses &ndash; across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.
 
 
 Visit gomotive.com to learn more.
 
 
 
 About The Opportunity
 
 
 
 Motive Technologies is looking for an Engineering Manager, Backend (AI Dashcam Products), who is passionate about building new product features for Fleet Safety and the AI Dashcam software. We need an experienced and ambitious leader who can think architecturally, articulate a compelling long-term technical vision, develop and execute realistic implementation plans, and manage our Engineering team.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Define and implement a technology vision for building new product features for fleet &amp; driver safety.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage the product and business outcomes of the engineering teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop a long-term product roadmap in collaboration with product teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead technical design discussions by collaborating with multiple teams including Frontend, Product, Design, Computer Vision &amp; Data Science teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive the execution, launch, and daily operations of functionalities for internal/external customers at consistently high quality, Introduce and continuously evolve cutting-edge development, release, and operations processes
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop, document, and improve best practices and coding standards
 </li>
 <li>
 Hire, manage, and develop a diverse team of highly qualified Engineers. This includes providing expert technical guidance, effective coaching and career development
 </li>
 <li>
 As needed, contribute to development tasks such as coding and feature verifications to assist teams with release commitments, to gain and deepen an understanding of our codebase and business processes
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelors or Masters in computer science or related field
 </li>
 <li>
 8+ years of experience in Software Engineering or related domains
 </li>
 <li>
 3+ years of experience managing 10+ engineers
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working with high-throughput and low-latency systems
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience building high-scale distributed systems
 </li>
 <li>
 Have technical depth and breadth in the following areas: agile product development, distributed systems, infrastructure, cloud computing, build tools, front-end engineering, mobile, QA.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to perform architectural work, including the development of technical designs and definition of requirements based on an explanation of business issues experienced by internal/external customers and vendors
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven track record as a nimble and proactive thinker and doer, who thrives in an environment that demands excellence
 </li>
 <li>
 A high degree of comfort with short release cycles, owning the full software lifecycle, and deep experience working on a product for public consumption
 </li>
 <li>
 Passion for continuous experimentation and learning, coupled with a desire to make things run faster, and better
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated success in hiring, managing, motivating, and promoting skilled Engineers
 </li>
 <li>
 An opinion on and a solid understanding of what makes for a strong, healthy, and productive Engineering culture
 </li>
 <li>
 A track record as a strong individual contributor earlier in your career, with continued interest in rolling up your sleeves and pitch in with coding when needed
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.
 
 
 
 
 Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here .
 
 
 
 
 UK Candidate Privacy Notice here.
 
 
 
 
 The applicant must be authorized to receive and access those commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations. It is Motive's policy to require that employees be authorized to receive access to Motive products and technology.
 
</div>

Software Engineering Manager, Backend

<div><div>Who we are:

Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.

Motive serves nearly 100,000 customers &ndash; from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses &ndash; across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.

Visit gomotive.com to learn more.</div>
About the opportunity:

Motive Technologies is looking for an Engineering Manager, Backend (AI Dashcam Products), who is passionate about building new product features for Fleet Safety and the AI Dashcam software. We need an experienced and ambitious leader who can think architecturally, articulate a compelling long-term technical vision, develop and execute realistic implementation plans, and manage our Engineering team.
<ul>
<li>Define and implement a technology vision for building new product features for fleet &amp; driver safety.</li>
<li>Manage the product and business outcomes of the engineering teams.</li>
<li>Develop a long-term product roadmap in collaboration with product teams</li>
<li>Lead technical design discussions by collaborating with multiple teams including Frontend, Product, Design, Computer Vision &amp; Data Science teams.</li>
<li>Drive the execution, launch, and daily operations of functionalities for internal/external customers at consistently high quality, Introduce and continuously evolve cutting-edge development, release, and operations processes</li>
<li>Develop, document, and improve best practices and coding standards</li>
<li>Hire, manage, and develop a diverse team of highly qualified Engineers. This includes providing expert technical guidance, effective coaching and career development</li>
<li>As needed, contribute to development tasks such as coding and feature verifications to assist teams with release commitments, to gain and deepen an understanding of our codebase and business processes</li></ul> 


Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelors or Masters in computer science or related field</li>
<li>8+ years of experience in Software Engineering or related domains</li>
<li>3+ years of engineering management experience</li>
<li>Experience working with high-throughput and low-latency systems</li>
<li>Experience building high-scale distributed systems</li>
<li>Have technical depth and breadth in the following areas: agile product development, distributed systems, infrastructure, cloud computing, build tools, front-end engineering, mobile, QA.</li>
<li>Ability to perform architectural work, including the development of technical designs and definition of requirements based on an explanation of business issues experienced by internal/external customers and vendors</li>
<li>Proven track record as a nimble and proactive thinker and doer, who thrives in an environment that demands excellence</li>
<li>A high degree of comfort with short release cycles, owning the full software lifecycle, and deep experience working on a product for public consumption</li>
<li>Passion for continuous experimentation and learning, coupled with a desire to make things run faster, and better</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in hiring, managing, motivating, and promoting skilled Engineers</li>
<li>An opinion on and a solid understanding of what makes for a strong, healthy, and productive Engineering culture</li>
<li>A track record as a strong individual contributor earlier in your career, with continued interest in rolling up your sleeves and pitch in with coding when needed</li>
</ul><div>
Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here .

UK Candidate Privacy Notice here.

The applicant must be authorized to receive and access those commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations. It is Motive's policy to require that employees be authorized to receive access to Motive products and technology.

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