Engineering Manager (Backend)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Backend): Leading the Backend Platform team to modernize core infrastructure and standardize Java architecture with an accent on deployment strategy and observability. Focus on coaching senior engineers, driving cloud-native adoption, and increasing developer velocity across the organization.

Location: Hybrid (Must be based in Kaunas, Lithuania, and work from the office at least 3 days per week)

Salary: 6,000–7,080 EUR gross monthly + yearly bonuses (~15%) and RSUs

Company

hirify.global is a leading travel search engine and part of Booking Holdings, operating a portfolio of global metasearch brands to simplify travel planning.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of senior backend engineers and principals, providing technical guidance and career support.
• Own the technical roadmap and align priorities with engineering leadership to support platform strategy.
• Drive the adoption of modern backend infrastructure practices to improve reliability, scalability, and velocity.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with technical leaders to champion backend architecture decisions.
• Enforce engineering best practices for coding, testing, code coverage, and deployment quality.
• Manage day-to-day operations, remove blockers, and maintain high standards for reliability and security.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend software development experience with strong knowledge of distributed systems.
• Proven experience leading or managing a team of backend engineers.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of modern CI/CD practices and release engineering.
• Strong knowledge of API design, microservices patterns, and backend frameworks.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Java.
• Experience with Spring Boot.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with the ability to work from anywhere for up to 20 days per year.
• Comprehensive health insurance and company-paid therapy sessions.
• Budget for career growth and access to on-demand e-learnings.
• Company-wide winter holiday vacation week and additional day off on your birthday.
• Office perks including free lunch twice a week, daily snacks, and free yoga sessions.
• Focus on work-life balance with "No meeting Fridays" and flexible sick time.