Engineering Manager

KAYAK

Engineering Manager leading a team of backend engineers at KAYAK. Overseeing technical roadmap and modernizing infrastructure for improved scalability and efficiency.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeKaunas • 🇱🇹 LithuaniaMid-LevelSenior💰 €6,000 - €7,080 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend software development, team leadership, and modern infrastructure practices, with a strong focus on API design, microservices, and CI/CD methodologies. Proven ability to mentor engineers, manage technical roadmaps, and ensure high standards of reliability and security.

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Backend Software DevelopmentTeam LeadershipKubernetesCI/CD PracticesAPI Design

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Hard Skills

Distributed SystemsService ArchitectureJavaMicroservices PatternsSpring Boot

Soft Skills

Performance ManagementMentoringProject ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Cloud-Native InfrastructureObservability ToolsMonitoring Tooling

Industry Keywords

Engineering Best PracticesDeployment Quality GatesTechnical RoadmapTeam Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsJavaKubernetesMicroservicesSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mentor a team of senior backend engineers and principals, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development support.
Own the team’s technical roadmap, aligning priorities with engineering leadership to support the broader platform strategy.
Drive adoption of modern backend infrastructure practices to improve reliability, scalability, and developer velocity.
Champion backend architecture decisions by leading design reviews and collaborating with technical leaders across engineering.
Set and enforce engineering best practices for coding, testing, code coverage, and deployment quality.
Manage day-to-day team operations by removing blockers, balancing the backlog, and maintaining high standards for reliability and security.
Collaborate with engineering managers from other teams and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve dependencies and support product teams across the company.
Monitor team health and delivery metrics, identifying risks early and adjusting priorities as needed.
Recruit and onboard backend engineering talent to support the platform roadmap.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of backend software development experience, with strong knowledge of distributed systems and service architecture. Proficiency in Java is a plus, but not a necessity.
Experience leading or managing a team of backend engineers, including performance management and mentoring.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure.
Solid understanding of modern CI/CD practices, deployment quality gates, and release engineering.
Strong knowledge of API design, microservices patterns, and backend frameworks. Spring boot knowledge is a plus.
Confidence with observability and monitoring tooling, with a track record of maintaining production reliability.
Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritise across competing demands.
Excellent communication skills, with experience collaborating across cross-functional teams.
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
Funds for your career growth
Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
Generous additional Health Insurance
Flexible sick time off
Additional financial support for your sick leave
Additional day off on your birthday
Company-wide vacation week once a year (winter holidays)
Additional financial support during parental leave
Free lunch twice a week and daily snacks at the office
Free yoga twice a week
Paid volunteering time
No meeting Fridays
Office and team events such as summer camp, KAYAK birthday, winter party and more!
Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
Internal Communities