Engineering Manager, API Platform

Asics•Boston, MA

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Engineering Manager, API Platform - Greater Boston Area As the Manager, API Platform, you will work cross-functionally to drive strategy and technical direction. You will own and maintain backend systems while finding ways to make technical improvements to meet changing business needs. In this role, you will lead and mentor a team that focuses on technical capabilities and successful project execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, related field or equivalent experience
Minimum 5+ years leading and managing software engineering teams, preferably in a distributed environment
Strong background in API engineering, ideally with experience with backend / data engineering, ideally with experience in user data and identity
5 years minimum experience with building applications in AWS or other cloud platforms
5 years minimum experience in backend languages such as Typescript, Python, Java, or functional Scala (Cats HTTP4)
5 years minimum experience with SQL and relational database management
Experience working with GDPR/CCPA compliance, particularly in user data management and deletion
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and incident management skills
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working with product, project managers and across global teams
Ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on technical leadership
Effective problem solver

Responsibilities

Partner with global product and program teams to define strategy, prioritize initiatives, project execution and align technical capabilities with business needs
Drive technical direction and strategy for APIs and technical platforms by overseeing architecture design, conducting code reviews and managing technical debt
Own and maintain critical global APIs and backend systems that make up the backbone of our customer data architecture. Including in-house OAuth 2.0 authentication service, a customer data platform (CDP), loyalty platform, and other services
Proactively identify and resolve roadblocks ensuring smooth project execution
Support incident response and major launches while minimizing user impact
Lead and mentor a team of engineers while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
Provide growth opportunities and guidance to engineers helping them advance in their careers
Plan and allocate resources effectively, including hiring and onboarding new team members to support current and future projects
Set goals and development plans for the team members to grow both within the department but also within the organization
Conduct weekly 1:1’s, employee coaching and feedback sessions as well as mid-year/annual reviews
Other Duties and Responsibilities as Directed