Engineering Manager

Our Journey

ShopBack was born one night in 2014 when co-founders Henry and Joel were toying around (with entrepreneurial ideas) in Henry's car, sparking the concept of earning Cashback while shopping online. The ShopBack Group has now grown to become the leading shopping, rewards, and payments platform in Asia-Pacific, with 45 million shoppers across 12 markets and more than half a million transactions powered for 20,000 partners daily. Fresh off its debut in the European market, ShopBack is seeking thrill-seekers to join the journey of building The World's Most Rewarding Way to Shop. Get ready for the ride of a lifetime: a blend of startup spirit woven into a solid business foundation.

What You'll Do

ShopBack is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and work with our Product team to build world-class products used by millions of customers. As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading and building a high-performing team of engineers. You will be a crucial member of a fast-growing company whose efforts will generate a significant impact through technology and delivering products. To be successful in this role, you must strike the right balance between People, Product, and Technology.

Your Adventure Ahead

• Develop an engineering strategy and roadmap that places our systems in a position to scale and innovate in the future.
• Manage and measure the impact of your team and set clear expectations and goals
• Work effectively with cross-functional partners and stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes
• Collaborate with various functions, and drive engineering initiatives 
• Ensure engineers have the right tools, training, and support to be successful
• Balance multiple businesses and product priorities to deliver maximal impact
• Build a team of top engineering talent that is high-performing, inclusive, and diverse
• Form strong, trusted relationships with Product Managers, Engineering Leadership, and Business Stakeholders
• Help your team grasp priorities and provide context to help them make better decisions
• Drive success in a flat company with few processes and a strong focus on individual accountability
• Understand the business and develop domain expertise in relevant functions
• Fostering technical skill development and professional growth of team members using coaching and hands-on learning
• Partner with the product team to set engineering priorities, estimate the scope of work, define release schedules, and track progress

Essentials to Succeed

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering and development
• 3+ years of experience in leading & managing a team of engineers
• Proven track record of developing high-performing teams capable of solving complex problems and delivering elegant, scalable solutions
• Ability to lead the technical direction of the team by engaging in technical discussions and being an advocate for best practices
• Track record of managing, recruiting, and retaining strong engineering talent and growing effective teams
• Clear communication - both written and verbal with English fluency to work in cross-functional and international teams
• Experience in effectively executing and managing projects and achieving good outcomes/goals.

Technologies We Use & Love

• Cloud: AWS
• Infra: Kubernetes
• Programming languages: NodeJS / Typescript, Java, Kotlin, Python
• Relational database: Postgres
• Message queue: Kafka, SQS
• Continuous Integration: Gitlab / Jenkins
• Monitoring: Prometheus / DataDog
• Big Data: Redshift, Spark, S3, etc. 
• Communication: Slack
• Project Management: JIRA / Confluence
• Other technologies: 
• Knative Eventing / Serving
• Debezium + Kafka Connect

ShopBackers' DNA

Grit - We tackle all challenges head-on, working together to solve problems and achieve success.

Hunger - We value hard work, and having relentless drive.

Speed - We move fast and have a bias for action, all to deliver maximum impact.

Impact - We focus on results, always aiming for the best possible outcomes and timelines.

Growth - We embrace a growth mindset, constantly striving to learn, improve, and excel in our roles.

Exclusively for ShopBackers

Career progression paths and opportunities to take on greater challenges that help you realise your ambitions.

Be part of a winning team on a journey to global scale.

Competitive compensation based on your performance.

Work-From-Anywhere benefit to enable you to thrive personally and professionally.

Candid, open, and collaborative culture where feedback is valued, for everyone to grow and improve every day.