Engineering Manager - Backend

Concerning your duties:

• Lead and manage one or multiple teams of 6-8 software engineers responsible for developing, maintaining, and deploying microservices within a low-latency platform using Golang, AWS, SQL and NoSQL DBs, gRPC, or Kafka

• Define, oversee, and improve agile ceremonies to ensure timely and predictable delivery of software products in accordance with the company’s roadmap

• Continuously evaluate and improve the team’s performance metrics

• Identify areas for improvement within the teams, way of working, or technologies, and implement strategies to address them

• Participate in architecture and code reviews, providing constructive feedback and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

• Mentor and coach junior engineering managers, helping them develop their leadership and management skills

• Closely collaborate within cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and quant engineers, to ensure alignment and achieve delivery goals

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the software industry

• Champion diversity and inclusion within the multinational team spread across Europe

• Accountable for performance management of direct reports, helping them define and achieve their growth

The honed abilities and seasoned wisdom thou shalt require:

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer with a strong background on the backend side and cloud

• Proven track record of leading and managing engineering teams to deliver high-quality software products in a timely and predictable manner, at least 3 years

• Experience with Scrum and other Agile methodologies

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, fostering a positive and productive work environment

• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, able to tackle complex product and technical challenges

• Proven ability to mentor and coach junior engineers, helping them grow and develop their skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders

• Understanding of machine learning concepts and applications

• Passion for software development and a desire to create innovative solutions that make a positive impact on the world

Heroic to possess, yet not a crucial prerequisite:

• Interest in esports and betting