Senior Software Engineering Manager, Backend at TeKnowledge

Job Summary

• We're seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineering Manager: Backend to lead the design, development, and optimization of backend systems and services powering the organization’s digital and enterprise platforms.
• This role ensures backend engineering capabilities are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with enterprise architecture.
• Combining deep technical expertise with leadership, governance, and delivery responsibilities, the role drives modernization, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the backend engineering roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise and digital strategies.
• Champion modernization initiatives including cloud-native services, microservices, event-driven architecture, and API-first development.
• Provide technical leadership on backend standards, frameworks, and integration patterns across the enterprise.
• Oversee the design, build, and deployment of APIs, services, databases, and middleware that support front-end and mobile platforms.
• Ensure backend systems are resilient, high-performing, and optimized for scale.
• Drive adoption of CI/CD, containerization, orchestration (Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Govern API lifecycle management, versioning, and developer portal usage.
• Ensure backend services comply with security, privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Establish observability frameworks, including logging, monitoring, and tracing for all backend systems.
• Align backend engineering with enterprise governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Lead and mentor backend engineering managers, architects, and developers.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, continuous learning, and accountability.
• Build strong career pathways for backend engineers, ensuring expertise in modern backend technologies.
• Encourage collaboration between mobile, digital channels, and enterprise engineering teams.
• Partner with enterprise architecture, infrastructure, and product teams to deliver shared services.
• Manage relationships with strategic vendors, API providers, and middleware partners.
• Represent backend engineering in architecture boards, delivery forums, and executive updates.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline (mandatory).
• Postgraduate qualification (MSc in Engineering/IT, MBA) – advantageous.

Experience:

• 10–12 years’ experience in backend/software engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Proven experience designing and managing large-scale backend systems and distributed architectures.
• Hands-on expertise with databases (SQL, NoSQL), microservices, message queues, and API frameworks.
• Track record of implementing cloud-native and event-driven architectures.
• Strong background in backend observability, performance optimization, and security engineering.
• Experience managing budgets, delivery pipelines, and vendor relationships.

Preferred Certifications:

• Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Developer/Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Engineer).
• API & Integration certifications (MuleSoft, Apigee, Kafka, or equivalent).
• Agile / SAFe certifications (Scrum Master, SAFe Practitioner).
• DevOps certifications (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools).

Core Skills & Competencies:

• Deep technical expertise in backend frameworks, APIs, microservices, and integration.
• Strong understanding of enterprise-scale security, scalability, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience growing backend engineering talent.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement, bridging technical and business priorities.
• Ability to balance innovation with reliability and enterprise governance.

Why You’ll Enjoy It Here

• Be Part of Something Big – A growing company where your contributions matter.
• Make an Immediate Impact – Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
• Work on Cutting-Edge Tech – AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Team – A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
• We Care – Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.