Manager Engineering (Backend)

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market. What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture. Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform. Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small. Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values -based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together! The Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Manager, Engineering to lead a talented team of software engineers. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the technical vision, execution, and delivery of highly scalable cloud-native applications. You will operate at the intersection of leadership and technology, utilizing your strong background in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices to guide your team in building robust solutions. As an M4 leader, you will not only focus on technical excellence but also on mentoring your team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and collaborating closely with Product, Design, and other Engineering leaders to deliver exceptional value to our customers. What You’ll Do Team Leadership: Hire, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of software engineers. Provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews, and support the career development of your direct reports. Technical Direction: Guide the design and architecture of scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native applications utilizing Java and Spring Boot. Microservices Strategy: Champion best practices in microservices architecture, ensuring modularity, performance, and fault tolerance across our platform. Delivery & Execution: Manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC) within an Agile framework. Ensure on-time delivery of high-quality software. Operational Excellence: Oversee and improve CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment strategies to enable frequent and reliable releases. Cloud Infrastructure: Leverage cloud technologies (GCP/AWS/Azure) to optimize infrastructure usage, scalability, and performance. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and QA teams to define roadmaps, prioritize backlogs, and resolve technical debt. What You’ll Need to Succeed (Qualifications) Experience: 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2-3 years in a direct engineering management or leadership role. Core Technologies: Deep, hands-on expertise with Java and Spring Boot ecosystems. Architecture: Proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining scalable distributed systems and Microservices architectures. Cloud Platforms: Strong experience with modern public cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and cloud-native design principles. DevOps & CI/CD: Solid understanding of CI/CD methodologies, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern deployment pipelines. Agile Mindset: Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience leading sprint rituals and planning. Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). What We Offer A rewarding, inc…