Cloud Software Engineer - Backend Manager - Enterprise
About The Position
About Us: Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint. We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology. Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle. Overview: At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are looking for a Cloud Software Engineer Backend Manager to lead our backend development team. In this role, you will oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-based backend services to ensure scalability, security, and efficiency. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering leader with experience in cloud infrastructure, backend system design, and team management. You will work closely with other engineering teams to integrate backend services, improve system performance, and support business objectives. If you have a strong technical background in cloud computing, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and are eager to mentor and grow a team of skilled engineers, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in software development with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role managing software engineering teams.
- Strong technical background in cloud technologies and backend systems, particularly with AWS, Azure, or OCI.
- Proficiency in backend development languages and frameworks, such as Java and SpringBoot.
- Deep understanding of JVM, multithreading programming, and performance optimization.
- Demonstrated capability in security best practices for cloud environments.
- Extensive knowledge of distributed systems, database management, and contemporary cloud services.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale software projects and leading a technical team.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Proven track record with DevOps, serverless architectures, and SDN Software Controller Platforms.
- Certifications in cloud computing platforms and project management.
- Experience with AI Ops and automation tools.
- Proven experience managing international teams, with a strong understanding of cross-cultural communication and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of backend engineers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and career development.
- Own the backend architecture for scalable, secure, and high-availability cloud services.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, frontend, mobile, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and product delivery.
- Drive design and implementation of microservices, APIs, and backend components supporting IoT platforms and connected devices.
- Establish engineering best practices , including coding standards, code reviews, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ensure strong observability, monitoring, and reliability of backend systems.
- Act as a technical point of escalation , helping troubleshoot complex issues and unblock the team.
- Participate in capacity planning, road mapping, and sprint planning in collaboration with product and project managers.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve systems and processes.
- Lead and manage a team of backend engineers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and career development.
- Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and secure cloud applications.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, frontend, mobile, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and product delivery.
- Drive technical decisions and provide leadership in technology selection, architecture, and full-stack development processes.
- Establish metrics and assessment techniques to gauge team performance and system efficiency.
- Mentor and develop team members through coaching, career development opportunities, and constructive feedback.
- Stay up to date on the latest cloud technologies and best practices.
- Manage project timelines, resources, and risks to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Stay up to date on the latest cloud technologies and best practices.
- Collaborate with other department leaders to align backend development with overall company strategy.
Benefits
- Salary range: $200000- $220,000
- Free snacks and drinks, and provided lunch on Fridays
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
- Contributions to 401k funds
- Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
- Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
- Quarterly team-building events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
