Storyblok is hiring a
Senior Backend Engineering Team Manager

Summary

Join a growing company where you can contribute to many “firsts” and enjoy various benefits, including a monthly remote work stipend, home office equipment package, sick leave benefit, parental leave, annual leave, personal development fund, VSOP, international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers, flexible schedules, and an international team that loves to have fun at work.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in advanced software development, and 4+ years of experience leading and managing engineering teams
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Comprehensive knowledge developing APIs with Ruby on Rails
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL
• Comprehensive knowledge of testing tools based on behavior-driven development such as RSpec
• Comprehensive knowledge of design patterns and development best practices
• Comprehensive knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms and problem solving
• Thorough knowledge about tools like Redis, Memcached, Sidekiq
• Thorough knowledge of RESTful services and microservices
• Thorough knowledge about Git and other contemporary development technologies
• Experience with database design and management
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (specifically AWS; GCP and Azure a plus)
• Experience working with a software management system (JIRA is preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to lead and manage a team and drive results
• Excellent communication skills that facilitate interaction with multiple stakeholders
• You are confident, detail-oriented, and highly motivated to contribute to the organization's growth as part of a high-performing team

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of back-end engineers to spearhead new product development
• Establish team practices and culture to cultivate high-performing teams
• Actively engage in technical decisions, stepping in as a tech lead when necessary
• Drive continuous improvement in the back-end team’s code, architecture and processes, ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Establish accurate delivery estimates and ensure timely task completion, while helping the team overcome obstacles and resolve blockers
• Partner closely with Product Management and Design to define and deliver on our strategic roadmap, advocating for iterative, customer-driven product development
• Maintain alignment with other team managers and facilitate effective communication throughout the organization
• Foster a culture of documentation and knowledge sharing among team members and with business stakeholders
• Attract top engineering talent through proactive recruitment, hiring, and onboarding efforts
• Mentor and guide team members in their professional and technical development, while promoting a culture of active coaching within the team
• Encourage a mindset of learning and experimentation, empowering team members to expand their skills and expertise
• Cultivate empathy and openness towards team members from diverse backgrounds, and promote a positive workplace culture
• Facilitate regular one-on-one meetings to set goals, evaluate performance and provide continuous feedback

Benefits

• Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity)
• Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
• Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding
• Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays
• Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
• VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)
• The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers
• Flexible schedules