This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 8 years

Location: Bangalore

JobType: full-time

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Leader (Backend) to join our dynamic team in Bangalore. In this role, you will lead and manage a team of backend Individual Contributors (ICs), driving technical excellence, optimizing SaaS spend, and fostering a culture of innovation. You will play a key role in scaling the backend engineering function while ensuring that all initiatives align with the company’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

•  Build and Scale the Backend Engineering Team 
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor backend engineers.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth.
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•  People Management 
• Lead and support a team of backend ICs.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
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•  Mentorship & Talent Development 
• Identify and nurture talent within the team.
• Encourage skill development and career progression.
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Managing & Optimizing Spend

•  SaaS Spend Management 
• Oversee and optimize spend on SaaS platforms and services such as OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS, and Snowflake.
• Evaluate and implement cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
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•  Vendor Management 
• Manage relationships with SaaS vendors.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure alignment with business needs and budgets.
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•  Cost Optimization Strategies 
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs through consolidation or alternative solutions.
• Implement monitoring and reporting mechanisms to track SaaS usage and expenses.
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Scaling Team Culture

• Foster a culture aligned with core values and operating principles.
• Promote a positive and inclusive environment with open communication.
• Mediate conflicts effectively, ensuring strong team dynamics and smooth project execution.

Collaboration & Communication

•  Cross-Functional Collaboration 
• Work closely with Product, Design, and Frontend teams to align backend engineering efforts with company objectives.
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•  Stakeholder Engagement 
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Present technical concepts in a clear and accessible manner.
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Strategic Planning

•  Identify & Address Gaps 
• Assess backend team capabilities and pinpoint areas for improvement.
• Develop strategies to address weaknesses and optimize team performance.
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•  Adaptability & Growth 
• Encourage the team to embrace change and innovation in backend technologies.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.
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About You

Experience:

• 8+ years in software engineering roles, with at least 3 years in leadership positions.
• Proven experience in building and scaling backend engineering teams, ideally in a startup environment.
• Experience with early-stage startups (Seed/Series A/B) or previous founder/co-founder experience is highly desirable.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong background in backend development and system architecture.
• Hands-on experience with modern backend technologies and frameworks.

Leadership Skills:

• Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire backend engineers.
• Experience managing backend ICs and driving technical excellence.

SaaS Spend Optimization:

• Experience in managing and optimizing SaaS platform expenses.
• Ability to evaluate and implement cost-effective solutions.

Strategic Thinking:

• Ability to align backend technical initiatives with business goals.
• Proficient in strategic planning and execution.

Excellent Communication:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to convey technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.

Problem-Solving & Adaptability:

• Proactive in identifying and addressing challenges.
• Skilled in decision-making and conflict resolution.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Open to exploring new ideas and backend technologies.