Weekday AI
EngineeringManager–JavaBackend
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“Engineering Manager – Java Backend at Weekday AI. Skills: Java Backend, Architecture, Team Management, Cloud-native. Lead engineering team. Mentor engineering team”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver scalable enterprise applications; Empower teams to deliver results; Build secure applications; Build scalable applications; Build high-performance applications; Support business growth; Support operational efficiency
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Analytical mindset; Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years backend development, 5+ years architecture design, 5+ years engineering leadership, Java expertise, Spring Boot expertise, AWS cloud-native applications, System design understanding, Microservices architecture understanding, Scalability understanding, Distributed systems understanding, PostgreSQL experience, MongoDB experience, Kafka familiarity, Team leadership experience, Complex technology projects delivery, Project planning capabilities, Estimation capabilities, Execution capabilities, Stakeholder management capabilities, Analytical mindset, Problem-solving abilities
Nice to Have
Java, Spring Boot, AWS, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, System Design, Microservices Architecture, Team Leadership, Project Planning & Delivery
What You'll Do.
Lead engineering team
Mentor engineering team
Manage engineering team
Foster continuous improvement
Design backend architectures
Implement backend architectures
Drive application development
Define technical roadmaps
Define architecture standards
Define engineering best practices
Optimize application performance
Architect cloud-native solutions
Manage cloud-native solutions
Oversee database design
Oversee performance tuning
Oversee data management
Implement messaging platforms
Manage messaging platforms
Provide project estimations
Provide sprint planning
Provide resource allocation
Provide delivery timelines
Collaborate with product managers
Collaborate with architects
Collaborate with stakeholders
Collaborate with engineering teams
Resolve technical challenges
Ensure quality standards
Ensure security standards
Monitor system performance
Drive optimization initiatives
Support career development
Drive technical discussions
Communicate complex concepts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Product managers; Architects; Stakeholders; Engineering teams; QA teams; DevOps teams; Business stakeholders
Communication Scope
Technical discussions; Communicate complex concepts
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Estimation, Execution, Sprint planning, Resource allocation, Delivery timelines
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced **Engineering Manager – Java Backend** to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable enterprise applications while managing and mentoring a high-performing engineering team. This role combines technical leadership, people management, architecture ownership, and project execution, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building robust systems and empowering teams to deliver exceptional results. As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for driving technical excellence, defining architecture standards, overseeing backend development initiatives, and ensuring successful project delivery. You will work closely with product managers, architects, stakeholders, and engineering teams to build secure, scalable, and high-performance applications that support business growth and operational efficiency. **Requirements** ### Key Responsibilities * Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. * Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable backend architectures for enterprise applications. * Drive end-to-end application development using Java and Spring Boot frameworks. * Define technical roadmaps, architecture standards, and engineering best practices. * Optimize application performance through efficient coding practices, system design, and algorithmic improvements. * Architect and manage cloud-native solutions using AWS services and infrastructure. * Oversee database design, performance tuning, and data management strategies across relational and NoSQL databases. * Implement and manage event-driven and real-time processing systems using messaging platforms. * Provide accurate project estimations, sprint planning, resource allocation, and delivery timelines. * Collaborate with product, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to ensure successful execution of technology initiatives. * Review code, resolve technical challenges, and ensu
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