Engineering Manager - Backend

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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:

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