Senior Engineering Manager – Backend

Job description

Location: Geneva (Hybrid) Experience: 7+ years in backend engineering, with management experience Languages: English (C1+) and French (C1) Contract: Full-time employee Team: Backend (7 developers), working closely with Frontend and Product Reports to: CPO The Role: As Engineering Manager – Backend, you will own the performance, organization, and evolution of the backend engineering team. You will work closely with the CPO, Product Manager, Product Owners, and Tech Leads to align engineering capacity with product priorities, while ensuring the platform remains reliable, scalable, and maintainable. The backend team already has strong technical expertise. Your role is to bring structure, ownership, and long-term vision to the engineering organization. You will define and drive a forward-looking technical roadmap (6–12 months), anticipate platform risks, and lead structural improvements to support the company’s growth. This role combines team leadership, engineering strategy, and strong technical credibility. What You Will Do: Team Leadership: Manage and mentor backend engineers through regular 1-to-1 meetings Own performance reviews and career development plans Build a strong engineer...