Engineering Manager (Backend)

Lendbuzz
Boston, MA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level engineering professionals who lead backend systems and thrive in collaborative environments, with a focus on Python, PostgreSQL, and distributed systems in the financial technology domain based in Boston.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level engineers with leadership experience in backend systems and a track record of mentoring teams
    — “proven ability to architect efficient back-end systems and mentor engineers
  • Candidates who have built RESTful APIs and optimized performance in scalable systems
    — “Strong understanding of database like PostgreSQL and building RESTful APIs
  • Individuals with a background in cloud platforms like AWS and experience with Docker
    — “Experience with Linux, cloud platforms (AWS), and containerization (Docker)

Things to consider

  • The role requires a minimum of 8 years of backend development experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead position
    — “8+ years of backend development experience with at least 2 years in a senior or lead position
  • Candidates must be prepared to undergo a pre-employment background check after accepting an offer
    — “conducts a pre-employment background check

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in leading cross-functional teams and optimizing backend performance
    — “Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of frontend and backend engineers
  • Emphasize your history of designing secure and scalable systems in your resume and interviews
    — “Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems
  • Showcase your ability to drive operational excellence through code quality and QA initiatives
    — “Drive operational excellence by overseeing code quality, conducting code reviews
  • Demonstrate your familiarity with distributed system architecture and its application in real-world scenarios
    — “Strong architectural and systems thinking, especially in distributed systems
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • led backend system design
  • mentored junior engineers
  • optimized backend performance
Typical background
8+ years in backend development2+ years in a senior or lead position

Skills & requirements

Required

Backend DevelopmentPythonPostgreSQLSystem DesignAPI Development

Preferred

Distributed SystemsLinuxCloud PlatformsContainerization

Stack & domain

PythonPostgreSQLBackend DevelopmentSystem DesignMentoringCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationFinanceTechnology

About the role

Original posting from Lendbuzz via Lever

At Lendbuzz, we believe financial opportunity should be more personalized and fair. We develop innovative technologies that provide underserved and overlooked borrowers with better access to credit. From our employees to our dealers, partners, and borrowers, we’ve built a company and a culture around a resolute belief in the promise and power of diversity. We value independent and critical thinking.

Looking for a skilled Engineering Manager to join our engineering team, with a focus on leading backend development while collaborating closely with frontend engineers. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Python, PostgreSQL and system design, with a proven ability to architect efficient back-end systems and mentor engineers. This role requires a passion for delivering high-quality, user-centric products and a commitment to driving operational excellence through collaborative, scalable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities::

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Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of frontend and backend engineers, with a primary focus on driving backend system design, architecture, database development, API optimization, and overall backend performance

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Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems and APIs, ensuring they align with product requirements

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Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and frontend teams to define technical requirements and deliver high-quality, integrated solutions

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Drive operational excellence by overseeing code quality, conducting code reviews, ensuring robust quality assurance processes, and actively monitoring production systems

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Foster a culture of mentorship and continuous learning by guiding junior engineers, reviewing their work, and helping them grow technically and professionally

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Champion the use of best practices in backend development, including database design, API development, and distributed system architecture

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Manage and prioritize tasks within an Agile team, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project goals and milestones

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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of backend and frontend systems, optimizing the overall user experience

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Take an active role in driving innovation, improving system performance, and scaling backend infrastructure to meet growing business needs

Key Requirements::

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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

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8+ years of backend development experience with at least 2 years in a senior or lead position

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Expertise in one of the programming languages (Python, Java or Go)

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Strong understanding of database like PostgreSQL and building RESTful APIs

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Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.

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Strong architectural and systems thinking, especially in distributed systems

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Experience with Linux, cloud platforms (AWS), and containerization (Docker)

We believe:

Diversity is a competitive advantage. We celebrate our differences, and are better when we have a variety of experiences, viewpoints, and backgrounds.

Compassion is a strength. We care about our customers and look to build long-term relationships with them.

Simplicity is a key feature. We work hard to make our forms and processes as painless and intuitive as possible.

Honesty and transparency are non negotiable. We incorporate these traits in all of our interactions.

Financial opportunity belongs to everyone. We work every day to improve lives by extending this opportunity.

If you believe these things too then we would love to hear from you!

Background Checks

After an offer is accepted, Lendbuzz conducts a pre-employment background check. Any evaluation of the background check will be subject to an individualized assessment, taking into account the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the responsibilities and requirements of the particular role.

A Note on Recruiting Outreach

We’ve been made aware of individuals falsely claiming to represent Lendbuzz using lookalike email addresses (eg @lendbuzzcareers.com). Please note that all legitimate emails from our team come from @lendbuzz.com. We will never ask for sensitive information or conduct interviews via messaging apps.

Source: Lendbuzz careers (Lever)

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