The Backend Development Manager role is a senior position within the development organization, responsible for leading and coordinating backend development teams. This role offers the opportunity for someone to have a significant impact, taking on responsibility, influence, and operational ownership within a critical function of the studio. The manager will be tasked with planning, structuring, and optimizing backend development capacity to meet production goals, overseeing both ongoing game production and new development initiatives.As the Backend Resource Manager, the individual will serve as the main point of contact for management on all backend-related planning matters, including roadmap alignment, capacity planning, recruitment needs, and personnel questions. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership skills, structured thinking, and the ability to work effectively in a high-demand environment with senior stakeholders. The manager will collaborate closely with production leads, product owners, and senior management to balance hands-on understanding of backend development with strategic resource planning and people leadership.