<p><p>We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with deep technical expertise in Go (Golang) to lead a team of backend engineers.
Youll be responsible for guiding the teams technical direction, ensuring high-quality delivery, fostering career development, and collaborating closely with product and design teams.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- Lead and manage a team of backend engineers working primarily in Go.<br/><br/></p><p>- Own the technical strategy, architecture, and best practices across the team.<br/><br/></p><p>- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, QA, and Compliance to deliver robust and scalable solutions.<br/><br/></p><p>- Ensure code quality, performance, and reliability through best practices in design, development, and deployment.<br/><br/></p><p>- Manage sprints, prioritize engineering tasks, and remove roadblocks to ensure timely delivery.<br/><br/></p><p>- Establish and uphold engineering standards, foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.<br/><br/></p><p>- Act as a mentor and coach to team members, helping them grow technically and professionally.<br/><br/></p><p>- Collaborate with InfoSec and DevOps to ensure security and operational efficiency.<br/><br/><b>Requirements :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years managing high- performing engineering teams.<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong hands-on experience with Golang, and familiarity with its ecosystem and tooling.<br/><br/></p><p>- Deep understanding of system design, distributed systems, and performance optimization.<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience with microservices architecture, API design, and event-driven systems.<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).<br/><br/></p><p>- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style.<br/><br/></p><p>- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, agile environment.<br/><br/><b>Preferred Qualifications :</b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- Experience in a fintech or regulated industry.<br/><br/></p><p>- Exposure to modern CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP).<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with compliance and security practices in financial software (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC 2).</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)