Manager, Backend Platform Engineering

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 …