Manager, Cloud Software Engineer - Backend

The Manager, Cloud Software Engineer - Backend at TP-Link is responsible for leading a team of backend engineers, providing technical direction and mentorship. You will oversee the architecture of scalable cloud services, drive the implementation of microservices and APIs, and collaborate with various teams for seamless product delivery. Establishing engineering best practices and ensuring the reliability and observability of backend systems are also key duties in this dynamic role.

To qualify for the Manager, Cloud Software Engineer - Backend position at TP-Link, candidates typically need a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. You should have over 8 years of backend development experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role. Proficiency in languages like Go, Java, or Python, as well as extensive knowledge of cloud-native applications, is necessary to succeed in this role.

At TP-Link, we believe that continuous growth is crucial for innovation. As a Manager, Cloud Software Engineer - Backend, you will have the opportunity to mentor your team, providing direction and supporting their career development. We also encourage participation in technical communities and contributions to open-source projects, allowing our engineers to expand their skills and share knowledge.

In the role of Manager, Cloud Software Engineer - Backend at TP-Link, you will work with a variety of technologies, including cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, and backend languages such as Go, Java, or Python. Familiarity with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and design principles for microservices and RESTful APIs will also be part of your daily toolbox.

TP-Link offers several benefits to the Manager, Cloud Software Engineer - Backend, including a competitive salary range of $200,000 to $220,000, fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, contributions to 401k funds, and health and wellness benefits. The company also emphasizes work-life balance with perks like free snacks, provided lunches on Fridays, and regular team-building events.

In your response, emphasize your hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure. Discuss specific projects where you designed and deployed cloud-native applications, showcasing your understanding of microservices architecture and security considerations in cloud environments.

Describe your philosophy on leadership, focusing on open communication, empowering team members, and fostering a collaborative environment. Provide examples of how you’ve supported team growth through mentorship, skill development, or facilitating knowledge sharing.

Talk about your experience with observability, monitoring, and high-availability architectures. Mention specific tools or practices such as logging, alerting, and using redundancy that help you maintain reliability and performance in cloud services.

Discuss your approach to code reviews, emphasizing the importance of constructive feedback and fostering a culture of improvement. Describe how you set coding standards and practices that align with industry best practices to ensure code quality and maintainability.

Share a specific instance where you introduced a new technology, process, or methodology that improved efficiency or product quality. Focus on the impact this change had on your team or project outcomes, showing your ability to think strategically and bring new ideas to fruition.

Provide a broad overview of your working experience with microservices, including any relevant projects you've been involved in. Highlight the advantages of microservices that you’ve leveraged, such as scalability, reduced complexity, and how you've facilitated communication between services.

Discuss various ways you collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as product, frontend, and QA. You could touch on how such collaboration drives successful product delivery, enhances team efficiency, and builds a shared understanding of project goals.

Explain your approach to professional development, including attending industry conferences, participation in community forums, following thought leaders, and engaging with the latest research. Highlight specific trends or tools that you've recently integrated or considered for future use.

Reflect on a specific leadership challenge, such as team dynamics or project setbacks, and explain your approach to resolving the issue. This could involve communication strategies, conflict resolution, or adapting your management style to fit the team's needs.

Describe your experience with Agile, Scrum, or other methodologies, detailing why a particular approach works well for your team and projects. Discuss how these methodologies improve productivity, communication, and project outcomes in a fast-paced environment.