M Science · 1 week ago
Software Engineering Manager – Backend
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expM Science is a data driven research and analytics firm that uncovers insights for financial institutions and corporations. They are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow their backend engineering team, guiding architectural decisions and ensuring the delivery of high-quality backend services and APIs.
AnalyticsFinancial ServicesSearch Engine
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of backend engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement
Drive architectural decisions and oversee the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable backend systems using C#/.NET and Python
Conduct regular code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices in software design, testing, and documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals and product roadmaps
Champion performance optimization strategies including caching, query tuning, and load balancing
Implement and maintain robust observability practices including monitoring, alerting, and logging
Ensure backend systems adhere to security best practices in authentication, authorization, and data protection
Guide the team in adopting modern development tools, frameworks, and cloud-native technologies (AWS preferred)
Own hiring, onboarding, and career development for backend engineers, including coaching and performance management
Lead sprint planning, retrospectives, and technical roadmap development in partnership with product and engineering leadership
Qualification
Required
7+ years of backend software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a technical leadership or management role
Proven expertise in C#/.NET and Python, with deep understanding of asynchronous programming and API development
Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, service discovery, and API gateway patterns
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB), including schema design and performance tuning
Proficiency in RESTful API standards, OpenAPI/Swagger documentation, and versioning strategies
Familiarity with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Airflow/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with cloud infrastructure and serverless architecture (preferably AWS)
Understanding of event-driven systems, pub/sub messaging, and asynchronous processing
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated success in recruiting, mentoring, and developing engineering talent
Benefits
Annual discretionary incentive bonus
Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages that include planned time off (vacation)
Unplanned time off (sick leave)
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Company
M Science
M Science is a data-driven research and analytics firm, uncovering new insights for leading financial institutions and corporations.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-05-10Acquired
Leadership Team
Michael V. Marrale
Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Napoli
Chief Operating Officer
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