Engineering Manager (Backend)

Job Description

About Veel

Veel is a leading SaaS platform that enables brands to collaborate with influencers, UGC creators, and loyal customers to produce engaging and authentic video content. With AI-driven video filtering, seamless payment solutions, and contract management, we help brands connect with their audiences in new, creative ways. Now, we’re expanding into the podcasting space to amplify our voice and share insights from the world of influencer marketing, UGC, and digital innovation.

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Role Overview

We are seeking a Backend Engineering Manager to lead the architecture, design, and development of our core backend systems. This role requires a balance of technical leadership, hands-on coding expertise, and team management skills to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure systems that power our products. You will take ownership of backend architecture and infrastructure, while mentoring engineers and driving engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead backend architecture and development using C# and Python
• Ownership of database with MongoDB and PostgreSQL ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance
• Drive scalable architecture on AWS (familiarity with Azure/GCP is a plus)
• Oversee and optimize video streaming workflows and protocols for high performance and seamless user experience.
• Ensure robust APM (Application Performance Management) and observability systems for monitoring and troubleshooting
• Establish backend testing discipline, including unit, integration, and load testing
• Enforce version control best practices and seamless CI/CD integration
• Promote engineering best practices with a strong focus on technical excellence, security, and cost efficiency
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align technical strategy with business objectives
• Guide and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement

People & Strategy

• Provide strong leadership, communication, and documentation to guide teams effectively
• Drive a culture of empowerment, ownership, and accountability
• Mentor and train engineers to ensure team success and growth
• Maintain and optimize backend metrics and dashboards for performance visibility
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, Frontend, Mobile, AI/ML, Design, and Sales/Marketing leads
• Stay proactive in innovation through research and hands-on coding contributions
• Foster a positive, product-driven culture aligned with Veel’s mission of excellence

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Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity
• Strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Highly motivated, curious, and driven to take ownership and lead initiatives
• Strategic mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Deep understanding of business objectives, customer needs, and evolving market trends
• Collaborative team player committed to building innovative and impactful products at Veel

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Why join veel?

• Competitive Pay & Performance Bonuses – Your hard work deserves to be rewarded
• Product-Driven Culture – We follow globally recognized best practices to build world-class products
• Career & Personal Growth – We grow together, setting and achieving ambitious goals
• Internationally Proven Team – Work alongside some of the best minds in the industry

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Job perks you will love

• Employee Healthcare Plan – Because your well-being matters
• Company Stock Plan – If you believe in our future, we want you to be part of it
• Healthy Meals and Snacks– Complimentary breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, and drinks—because great ideas need great fuel!
• Transportation & Drop-Off Service – Safe and reliable drop-off service for late shifts to ensure convenience
• 5 Days Work Week - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with weekends off !
• Play, Relax & Bond – From futsal tournaments and gaming battles to team outings and fun office events, we make work feel like home

How to apply?

Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]