Software Engineering Team Lead

Our partner, who is a fast-growing fintech company, is expanding and building a new team in Riga!
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The company is an Estonian licensed payment service provider that develops financial digital technology from 2016. From powering card programs to building seamless API-driven solutions, the company makes it simple for businesses to launch financial services quickly and at scale. Backed by strong partnerships and a passion for innovation, the company is redefining how companies and their customers experience payments!

As a Team Lead, you will play a key role in managing people and projects, including developing and maintaining a unique platform. You will be involved in all stages of the software development life cycle, from planning and analysis to deployment and maintenance. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and a talented team of professionals.
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Our stack is Golang, but don’t worry if you haven’t used it yet! Solid OOP experience (C#/Java/PHP/) and an eagerness to pick up Golang are all you need !

Technology stack

• Golang
• gRPC
• Protocol Buffers
• JSON REST API
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• PostgreSQL
• Redis
• AWS infrastructure
• SOA Architecture
  

What's in it for You:

• Salary up to 5000 - 7000 EUR gross (negotiable depending on experience and skills)
• Professional and personal development and career opportunities
• Health insurance after the probation period
• Stebby (sports/wellness activities)
• Supportive and caring Leadership
• Modern office in the Riga city center with free parking
• Referral program
• Team building and Company events
• Payroll card with 0.9% - 1.7% cashback
• 4 days in the office, 1 remote

Responsibilities:

• Be part of the whole software development life cycle
• Manage people and projects
• Design, build, and own the architecture for the software platform
• Collaborate with Engineers, QA and Product Managers across the company to build new features
• Actively contribute to adopting best practices in Software Engineering, improvement of processes, and team culture

Requirements:‍

• Prior experience with Golang is not required! Strong development experience in any OOP language (C#, Java, PHP, etc.) and a willingness to transition to Golang are what we value most
• Experience with microservices architecture, REST API, RPC, PostgreSQL, and Docker
• Experience in working with cloud platforms (Azure / GCP / AWS)
• People and project management experience
• You have good English and communication skills
• Experience working with agile software development teams
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and proactively
  

Not mandatory to Apply, but will be considered a Plus if:‍

• Knowledge of CI/CD best practices and technologies for software engineering and delivery
• Experience in test methodologies and frameworks
• Experience in financial software development
• Knowledge of security best practices and standards (OWASP, PCI DSS)
• Also, a spark in the eyes is always a plus!

Hiring process:

1. TechRecruitment interview
2. Coding and System Design Interview
3. Final meeting

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