Position Overview

Location: Paris (France) or Graz (Austria)

CarCutter is our global #1 visual AI editing and optimisation solution for the automotive industry and is used by customers from all around the world.

CarCutter is seeking a talented and experienced Backend Engineer Manager to lead our backend team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing all backend operations. As a hands-on leader, you will not only oversee the technical direction but also actively contribute to coding and system design, leveraging your expertise to foster innovation and excellence within the team. Your leadership will play a key role in achieving excellence in our services and maintaining our position as the number one visual AI editing and optimization solution in the automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

Team Leadership and Development: Lead a team of 3-5 Backend developers, ensuring effective onboarding, continuous training, and performance management. Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Hands-On Technical Leadership: Directly engage in coding and problem-solving, embody a "lead by example" approach to uphold high standards and foster innovation within the team.
Code Quality: Promote and ensure the production of clean, efficient, and well-tested code. Mentor team members in adhering to best coding practices.
Backend Architecture: Drive the enhancement of our backend architecture to ensure scalability, efficiency, and innovation.
Ownership and Management: Take ownership of critical backend components such as APIs, processing pipelines, and feature development. Ensure the integrity and reliability of these components.
CI/CD Pipeline: Maintain and optimize the CI/CD pipeline for seamless integration, testing, and deployment of code.
Feature Planning: Lead the architectural design and planning of new features in alignment with product goals and customer needs.
Technical Debt and AWS Management: Address technical debt proactively and manage AWS services to ensure our infrastructure supports our operational and growth requirements efficiently.