Engineering Manager at The Chefz

Amman, Amman, Jordan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Backend Development, PHP, Node.js, Python, System Architecture, Microservices, API Design, Relational Databases, Non-relational Databases, MySQL, MongoDB, Docker, DevOps, Performance Optimization, CI/CD, Code Reviews

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and grow a team of backend engineers. Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Mobile, and QA to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. Oversee technical planning, architecture decisions, and code quality standards. Ensure timely and efficient project delivery while balancing short-term goals with long-term technical vision. Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and career development discussions. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Manage team capacity, hiring, and resource planning. Support and advocate for engineering best practices such as CI/CD, code reviews, and automated testing. Partner with leadership to align technical initiatives with company objectives. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). 7+ years of professional backend software development experience, with at least 2 years in an Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, or similar leadership role. Strong hands-on experience in backend development, particularly with PHP (Yii2, Laravel) and Node.js; experience with Python is a plus. Proven experience leading and mentoring backend engineering teams, while collaborating closely with mobile, data, QA, and product teams. Solid understanding of system architecture and distributed systems, including microservices, API design, and data-intensive applications. Strong experience working with relational and non-relational databases, including MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, and ClickHouse. Experience with caching and performance optimization, using tools such as Redis. Familiarity with search and graph technologies, including ElasticSearch, Solr, and Neo4j. Experience working in containerized environments using Docker, and collaborating with DevOps teams on deployments and infrastructure. Ability to make technical decisions with a system-wide perspective, understanding how backend services interact with frontend, mobile, and data platforms. Proven track record of delivering complex backend systems in fast-paced, high-growth product environments. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Strong people leadership skills with a passion for coaching, performance development, and building high-performing backend teams. Nice to Have Experience in food delivery, e-commerce, logistics, or marketplace platforms. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and production monitoring. Prior experience scaling backend platforms, services, or teams in high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager will lead and mentor a team of backend engineers while collaborating with various departments to deliver scalable solutions. They will oversee technical planning, ensure project delivery, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.