Hiring: Senior Engineering Manager, Backend/Platform Company: SentiLink Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 02:13:28 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Docker, Go, Lambda, Move, OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, Python, RDS, React, TestNG About the job Experience: •3-7 years of engineering management experience leading backend or platform teams •7 years of engineering management experience leading backend or platform teams Required Skills: •Lead and grow a team of backend/platform engineers building the systems that power Intercept and other critical applications •Drive execution across planning, prioritization, and delivery with a focus on reliability and scalability •Own the technical direction of backend services and APIs, ensuring systems are secure, performant, and maintainable •Partner with product and front-end teams to translate product requirements into robust backend architectures •Partner cross-functionally with data science to productionize models and integrate decisioning systems into APIs and workflows •Work closely with infrastructure to improve system reliability, observability, and developer experience •Contribute to architectural decisions and guide the long-term evolution of our platform •Maintain high standards for code quality, testing, and operational excellence Qualifications: •3-7 years of engineering management experience leading backend or platform teams •Strong background as a senior or staff-level backend engineer •Deep experience building API-driven systems using languages like Golang, Python, or similar •In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, scalability, and system design •Experience owning and evolving backend architecture in production environments •Track record of shipping complex, customer-facing or platform systems •Comfortable leading technical discussions and diving into implementation details •Experience working in fast-paced, startup or growth-stage environments •Experience building platforms that support product teams (internal APIs, shared services, developer tooling) preferred •Operational familiarity with data-intensive systems, search (OpenSearch), or risk/decisioning systems preferred Compensation: •Employer paid group health insurance for you and your dependents Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!