Engineering Manager

About VerbaFlo.ai VerbaFlo.ai is a fast-growing AI SaaS startup revolutionizing how businesses leverage AI-powered solutions. As a part of our dynamic team, you’ll work alongside industry leaders and visionaries to drive innovation and execution across multiple functions. Role Overview We are looking for an Engineering Manager - Backend to design and develop user-friendly, scalable, and high-performance web applications.

This role requires deep expertise in backend technologies, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Job Type: Onsite (Mon - Fri) Shift Timings: 12 pm to 8 pm IST Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines. Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and AI teams to deliver cohesive features and seamless user experiences.

Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of backend systems. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using modern backend practices. Implement automated testing, CI/CD workflows, and infrastructure as code (where applicable).

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of backend features, from architecture to deployment. Monitor production systems and resolve performance and scalability issues. Contribute to architectural decisions and help evolve our engineering best practices.

Lead and define backend architecture decisions, ensuring systems are built for long-term scalability and maintainability. Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, technical discussions, and design feedback. Act as a technical anchor for cross-functional initiatives, translating ambiguous product requirements into clear engineering plans.

Requirements 7-10 years of overall experience in backend development, with some experience working in startups, preferably in SaaS or AI-driven products (Required). 1-2+ years of experience working as an Engineering Manager (Required). Proficiency in Node.js, Python, or Go. Deep understanding of RESTful API design.

Strong experience with databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch. Exposure to message queues, job schedulers, or event-driven architectures (e.g., SQS, Celery, etc). Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

Experience with Git, CI/CD tools, and writing unit/integration tests. Strong problem-solving skills and a mindset geared toward performance and security. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Why Join Us? Work directly with top leadership in a high-impact role. Be part of an innovative and fast-growing AI startup.

Perks & Benefits: gym membership benefit, workation policy, and company-sponsored lunch. Opportunity to take ownership of key projects and drive efficiency. A collaborative, ambitious, and fast-paced work environment.

If you’re looking for an exciting role that combines strategy, execution, and leadership exposure, we’d love to hear from you!