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Engineering Manager (Backend) at Tarjama | Amman, Jordan

TarjamaAmman, Amman Governorate, Jordan
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience.7+ years of professional backend software development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity such as Engineering Manager or Tech Lead. Hands-on backend development proficiency with PHP (Laravel, Yii2) and Node.js; experience with Python is advantageous. Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor backend teams while collaborating with product, mobile, data, and QA teams. Deep understanding of backend system architecture and distributed systems, including microservices, API design, and data-intensive applications. Extensive experience with relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, and ClickHouse. Experience in performance optimization and caching using tools like Redis. Familiarity with search and graph technologies, including ElasticSearch, Solr, and Neo4j. Experience in containerized environments using Docker, along with collaboration with DevOps teams on deployments and infrastructure. Ability to make technical decisions with a holistic perspective, recognizing how backend services interact with frontend and mobile applications.

About the job

About the Role

Join our dynamic team as an Engineering Manager (Backend) at a rapidly expanding, product-focused technology company that is making waves in the consumer tech and food delivery industries.

This role uniquely blends people leadership with hands-on technical influence. You will be responsible for leading and nurturing a talented backend engineering team, collaborating closely with Product, Mobile, Design, QA, and DevOps to create scalable, high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate possesses extensive backend knowledge, strong architectural insight, and a genuine enthusiasm for developing and mentoring high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Guide, mentor, and cultivate the growth of a backend engineering team, assisting in their technical and career development.
  • Work collaboratively with Product, Design, Mobile, and QA teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
  • Oversee backend technical planning, architectural decisions, and code quality standards.
  • Strike a balance between immediate delivery demands and long-term technical vision and scalability.
  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and career development discussions.
  • Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage team capacity, recruitment strategies, and resource distribution.
  • Encourage and uphold engineering best practices, including CI/CD, code reviews, and automated testing.
  • Collaborate with leadership to align backend technical projects with overarching business goals.

About Tarjama

Tarjama is a pioneering technology company that focuses on delivering innovative solutions in the consumer tech and food delivery sectors. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement in our products and services.

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