Engineering Manager - Backend Infrastructure | Engineering Manager (all genders) | Backend Infrastructure

Kaufland e-commerce Services GmbH & Co. KG

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 23, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As an Engineering Manager for Backend Infrastructure, you will lead a platform team responsible for critical services including Identity & Access Management (IAM), mailing systems, and backend architecture. The role begins with hands-on technical involvement, requiring you to dive deep into the codebase—specifically utilizing Golang and PHP—to understand the infrastructure before transitioning into a full people management capacity. You will be responsible for defining technical standards, maintaining the shop monolith, and developing tooling that empowers other teams to build services efficiently. Key responsibilities include advancing team members' careers, monitoring KPIs like SLAs and SLIs, and ensuring high-quality delivery within the Developer Experience area. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer passionate about people management, mentorship, and driving technical excellence. You will work in a dynamic, international environment with the flexibility to work remotely within Germany or from one of our major office hubs, supported by a culture that values flat hierarchies and continuous professional growth.

Required Skills

Education

Not specified

Experience

  • Several years of hands-on engineering experience in Golang and PHP
  • Professional experience in a product team focusing on end-to-end product ownership
  • Experience utilizing cloud and infrastructure resources including Kubernetes
  • Previous experience in mentoring, coaching, or formal leadership is considered a benefit

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must be able to work remotely within Germany or at specified office locations (Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf, Berlin). Must possess or be eligible for a work permit in Germany.