What will you do?

As the Backend Engineering Manager you will ensure that we have the right people, working on the right things, using the right tools and processes to deliver value to our users. Our teams are coordinating over several technical platforms across iOS, Android, .Net and Web.

Our mobile apps have more than 10M downloads across App Store and Play Store, and our website is visited by almost a million unique visitors every month. Our services easily support these kinds of loads given the considerations that have gone into load balancing, distributed networks and high availability. We build for scale and for a global audience, making ours a setup that offers exciting challenges and a chance to work with cutting edge technologies.

Areas of ownership:

• Provide leadership over core engineering tasks on a daily basisAlign your team’s technical strategy with the short and long-term visions of the business

• Interface with the product team and coordinate the rest of the engineering org to translate product needs into deliverables

• Help us retain, develop and attract top engineering talent

• Have a keen interest in architecture: how to build complex applications that are maintainable

• Maintain an overview of architectural decisions. You will discuss technical solutions with the rest of the team and institute measures to keep the code base clean

• Staying interested in problem solving and enjoy finding the simplest possible solution to complex problems

Requirements:

• You are an excellent communicator and collaborator. We work in English, but you will hear many languages in our Stockholm office

• Experience building and leading software development teams

• You have developer experience in either backend or full-stack and have a solid understanding in other areas

• Sound knowledge in Agile development methodologies

• Experience with Development lifecycle tools and processes (Github, Jira, Confluence)

• Experience in a high-volume environment or products with millions of users

• Ability to adapt and respond to rapidly evolving product needs

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• It’s a plus if you’ve worked with GraphQL and are comfortable applying established best practices and standards in production environments.

• It’s a plus if you’ve collaborated within larger, cross-functional teams on established products serving a broad user base.

• It’s a plus if you’ve built new products with a strong focus on clean architecture, long-term maintainability, and scalability.

• It’s a plus if you have experience in industries such as payment platforms, FinTech, or telecommunications.

Why Rebtel?

When you join Rebtel, you become part of a global team, bringing together diverse minds from every corner of the world. Our headquarter is nestled in Stockholm and here we strike a balance between dedicated work and more relaxed activities. Every Friday the unmistakable aroma of freshly popped popcorn fills the air, but our celebrations encompass everything from minor and major common accomplishments to cinnamon bun day.

At Rebtel, you are the most important asset and we strive to provide a comprehensive package of benefits and perks that enhance your well-being and work experience. Here are some of the things you can expect from us:

• Pension Plan

• Health Checkups, Influenza shots and Private Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Occupational insurance

• Wellness allowance (5,000 SEK)

• Discount on gym memberships

• Bonus program

• Extra parental pay

• 30 days annual vacation

• Monday breakfasts

• Relocation Support, if you're joining us from afar, we'll assist you in making a smooth transition.

Rebtel is an international workplace, and at the office, we speak English; therefore, high English proficiency is required. We are committed to being an LGBTQIA+ safe workplace, a place where individuals can be open about who they are without fear of discrimination or harassment.

We are Rebtel. We come from all around the world to create products for anyone who has crossed a border. We believe in equal opportunity and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.