Engineering Manager

Openigloo is on a mission to make renting fair, accessible, and transparent for all. We envision a world where renting is as easy as booking a hotel, where renters can research, apply, sign, and pay all in one place. We’re building a next-generation leasing marketplace that has supported over 2 million NYC renters with their apartment hunt.

Learn more about openigloo at www.openigloo.com

About the Role

We are seeking an Engineering Manager with team leadership experience, high proficiency in Python and Django, and a deep understanding of system design concepts to join our team in a hybrid role in NYC. The ideal candidate has experience working on consumer-facing products and is passionate about building scalable, high-performance applications that enhance user experiences.

This is a unique opportunity to lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and contribute to system architecture while working on products that impact millions of users.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Build and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure backend services using Python and Django.
• System Architecture: Design and optimize system architecture, ensuring scalability and high availability.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineers.
• API Design & Integration: Develop and optimize RESTful APIs to support web and mobile applications.
• Database Optimization: Design efficient database schemas and optimize queries for PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL databases.
• Performance & Scalability: Identify and resolve system bottlenecks, ensuring seamless user experiences.
• Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices, authentication mechanisms, and data protection strategies.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Work with DevOps teams to improve deployment pipelines, automation, and monitoring.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to bring new features to life.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of backend development experience with modern languages / frameworks (NodeJS, Python).
• Experience working on consumer-facing digital products (web or mobile).
• Strong expertise in system design, microservices, and distributed architecture.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Proficiency in databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, or NoSQL solutions).
• Deep understanding of API development (RESTful, GraphQL).
• Experience with asynchronous processing (Celery, RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of authentication and security best practices (OAuth, JWT, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with unit testing, integration testing, and CI/CD workflows.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Background in event-driven architectures and message brokers.
• Knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies for API collaboration (React, Vue).

Why Join Us?

• Exciting consumer-facing projects with real-world impact.
• Competitive salary & benefits (healthcare, equity options, etc.).
• Hybrid work model (NYC-based team, with flexibility).
• Career growth opportunities in a leadership role.
• Collaborative and high-impact engineering culture.