Manager, Backend Platform Engineering
1Password
Software Engineering
United States · Canada · Remote
Posted on Saturday, August 31, 2024
About 1Password:
We all have important information we need to manage, and protecting it should be easy. Over 150,000 businesses and millions of people log in to 1Password to unlock smart, simple access to everything they care about. Our vision is to create a safer, simpler digital future for everyone, and our culture values simplicity, honesty and a human-centric approach to solving problems. Come help us unlock peace of mind so everyone can stay safer online.
The Backend Platform team at 1Password is dedicated to building and optimizing scalable infrastructure, driving best practices, and supporting the evolution of our backend systems to meet the growing needs of our users.
As the Backend Platform Manager, you will lead a team focused on establishing scalable infrastructure and promoting API-first development practices. You will play a key role in breaking down monolithic components and enabling our backend systems to scale efficiently. Your leadership will help shape the future of our engineering practices and support the continued growth and success of 1Password.
This is a remote opportunity within Canada and the US.
What we're looking for:
- Experience successfully leading and mentoring a high-performing engineering team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture for at least 3-5 years.
- Expertise in deploying and managing containerized applications, automating CI/CD pipelines, and orchestrating complex systems in cloud environments (AWS or GCP preferred).
- Effectively managed teams within Agile frameworks, promoting iterative development and continuous improvement practices.
- Deep understanding of Git workflows, enabling seamless collaboration and maintaining code integrity across distributed teams.
- Strong coding skills, emphasizing the ability to write scalable and maintainable code that supports large-scale production systems. While this role is not hands-on, having experience in this area is essential for success
- Extensive experience architecting solutions that meet the demands of high-availability environments, ensuring optimal performance and resilience.
- Committed to creating a supportive team environment, with a passion for mentoring engineers, fostering professional growth and a people-first approach.
- Continuously seeks new ideas and approaches that add value to products and processes, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible
What you can expect:
- Work alongside passionate and skilled professionals to deliver innovative solutions that enhance product development capabilities.
- Enjoy the freedom to explore new technologies and methodologies, with the ability to rapidly prototype and refine solutions.
- Access to mentorship and resources that will help you advance your career and develop new skills.
- Be part of a team that prioritizes open communication, knowledge sharing, and teamwork.
- Engage with the latest tools and innovations, driving continuous improvement and staying at the forefront of industry trends.
USA-based roles only: The Annual base salary for this role is between $187,000 USD and $253,000 USD, plus immediate participation in 1Password's benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.
Canada-based roles only: The Annual base salary for this role is between $168,000 CAD and $228,000 CAD, plus immediate participation in 1Password’s generous benefits program (health, dental, RRSP and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.
At 1Password, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.
What we offer:
We believe in working hard, and resting hard. We’re always looking for new ways to support our team members, but here’s a glance at what we currently offer:
Health and wellbeing
> 👶 Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
> 👟 Wellness spending account
> 🏝 Generous PTO policy
> 💖 Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year
> 🧠 Wellness Coach membership
> 🩺 Comprehensive health coverage
Growth and future
> 📈 Employee stock option program for all full-time employees
> 💸 Retirement matching program
> 💡 Training budget, 1Password University access, and learning sessions
> 🔑 Free 1Password account (and friends and family discount!)
Flexibility and community
> 🤝 Paid volunteer days
> 🌎 Employee-led DEIB programs and ERGs and ECGs
> 🏠 Fully remote environment
> 🏆 Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
You belong here.
1Password is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that is built on trust, support and respect. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken or veteran status. Be yourself, find your people and share the things you love.
Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please speak to your talent acquisition partner or email us at [email protected] and we’ll work to meet your needs.
Remote work is a part of our DNA. Given that our company was founded remotely in 2005, we can safely say we're experts at building remote culture. That said, remote work at 1Password does mean working from your home country. If you've got questions or concerns about this, your talent partner would be happy to address them with you.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check that may consist of prior employment verification, reference checks, education confirmation, criminal background, publicly available social media, credit history, or other information, as permitted by local law.
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