Software Engineering Manager, Backend Development (Python)
Core
Lead a team of engineers building backend services, APIs, and orchestration layers that power Kensho's Generative AI platform and LLM-powered applications for S&P Global customers.
Role type
Senior Backend Engineering Manager (GenAI/ML infrastructure)
Builds
Scalable, reliable backend APIs and orchestration systems for Generative AI and LLM agents
Domain
Financial services / Generative AI / Distributed Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Technical leadership, people management, distributed systems architecture, API design, performance optimization, CI/CD, containerization, cloud operations, system design, mentoring
Preferred skills
Experience with retrieval and orchestration patterns, quantitative team health metrics, translating business requirements to technical plans
Technologies
Python, Flask, FastAPI, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, Celery, RabbitMQ, Redis, Kafka, OpenSearch, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Grafana, Prometheus, Git, Jenkins, Github Actions, Jsonnet
Responsibilities
Guide design and delivery of backend services and APIs; Oversee architecture of retrieval and orchestration services; Set standards for performance, monitoring, and logging; Shape architectural roadmap for backend foundations; Maintain API security and compliance; Identify and reduce technical debt; Coach and mentor engineers; Manage project priorities and capacity; Collaborate with Product, ML, and Infrastructure teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
