Bestow

Engineering Manager – Backend, Go

Bestow

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $180,000 - $205,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

CloudDockerGoKubernetesPostgresPythonSQL

About the role

  • This is a player / coach role that will have direct reports with 20% of your time spent contributing to the production level code.
  • All Eng leaders at Bestow remains hands-on in the code and actively participate in system design and architecture decisions
  • Regularly review pull requests, providing thoughtful feedback that elevates code quality
  • Partners with engineers on complex technical challenges, offering guidance without micromanaging
  • Willing to drive large initiatives
  • Orchestrates effective engineering ceremonies that promote collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Creates personalized growth plans for each team member, identifying strengths and development areas
  • Provides regular, constructive feedback and creates opportunities for engineers to expand their skills
  • Balances technical excellence with business objectives
  • Demonstrates sound judgment when making technical trade-offs
  • Communicates complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
  • 8+ years professional experience in the software industry, with at least 1 years of management experience while keeping your coding skills strong.
  • Professional experience with Go or Python is preferred
  • Comfortable using Docker for local software development
  • Familiar with modern, scalable system architectures (load balancing, horizontal scaling, etc.)
  • Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases (comfortable writing ANSI SQL)
  • Familiar with API design tools/languages (Protocol Buffers, Swagger, OpenAPI, etc.)
  • Cloud computing & Kubernetes (or similar container orchestration) preferred
  • Deep understanding of the entire software development lifecycle, including feature inception, system maintenance, continuous integration and release strategies, and GenAI developer tooling.
  • Ability to track key metrics and consistently meet established Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Ability to understand complex technical problems and identify areas of risk.
  • Ability to go deep technically when necessary. You should be able to contribute changes to the team’s codebases at any time.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Proven track record of building and retaining high-performing teams
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and equity based on role
  • Policies and managers that support work/life balance, like our flexible paid time off and parental leave programs
  • 100% paid-premium option for medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Lifestyle stipend to support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
  • Flexible work-from-home policy and open to remote
  • Remote and WFH options, as well as a beautiful, state-of-the-art office in Dallas’ Deep Ellum, for those who prefer an office setting
  • Employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
GoPythonDockerPostgreSQLANSI SQLAPI designProtocol BuffersSwaggerOpenAPIKubernetes
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizationalfeedbackcollaborationcoachingproblem-solvingjudgmentdetail-orientedteam building
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree