Backend Engineering Manager

Job Description Job Title: Engineering Manager Backend (Node.js) Location: Noida, Sector 62 About the Role We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager Backend who will lead and inspire a team of backend engineers to build scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems powering PW's digital learning ecosystem. This role requires a strong technical foundation, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to guide teams in designing robust architectures, optimizing backend systems, and delivering impactful, user-centric solutions. You will drive technical strategy, oversee execution across multiple projects, and ensure engineering excellence while collaborating closely with product, frontend, data, and DevOps teams. Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Management - Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of backend engineers (SDE-I, II, III). - Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Drive engineering best practices, code quality standards, and technical excellence across the team. - Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and support career development. Technical Strategy & Architecture - Define and drive the backend technical roadmap in alignment with business goals. - Architect scalable, distributed, and highly available backend systems and microservices. - Make strategic decisions regarding system design, tooling, and infrastructure. - Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies to enhance platform performance and reliability. Project & Delivery Management - Oversee end-to-end execution of backend projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. - Collaborate with product managers to break down requirements and define clear engineering plans. - Coordinate with frontend, DevOps, QA, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery. - Manage risk, dependencies, and production stability across backend services. Technical Execution - Guide teams in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining backend services and APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS. - Oversee the implementation and optimization of CI/CD pipelines using Docker and Jenkins. - Ensure reliable deployments and scaling using Kubernetes. - Provide direction on database schema design and performance optimization (MongoDB, Redis). - Oversee messaging infrastructure using Kafka. - Drive performance monitoring and observability using Datadog and ELK stack. Operational Excellence - Lead incident management, troubleshooting, and resolution of production issues. - Ensure strong monitoring, alerting, and system resilience practices. - Maintain high standards for uptime, performance, and operational efficiency. Candidate Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred). - 812 years of overall backend engineering experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role. - Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript with deep expertise in Node.js and NestJS. - Hands-on experience architecting and scaling microservices. - Expertise with MongoDB, Redis, Kafka and experience designing high-throughput systems. - Strong understanding of Docker, Jenkins, CI/CD, and Kubernetes. - Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). - Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Datadog and the ELK stack. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team-building skills. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Why Join PW - Lead engineering initiatives impacting millions of learners across India and beyond. - Work in a fast-paced, product-driven environment with a strong focus on innovation. - Opportunity to shape engineering culture, influence technology strategy, and work with cutting-edge systems at scale. - Continuous learning, upskilling programs, and support for leadership development.