Engineering Manager - Backend (Go)

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience 8+ years professional experience in the software industry At least 1 year of management experience Strong coding skills Professional experience with Go or Python preferred Comfortable using Docker for local software development Familiar with modern, scalable system architectures Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases 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 Ability to track key metrics and meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Ability to understand complex technical problems and identify risks Ability to contribute changes to team codebases Highly organized and detail-oriented Proven track record of building and retaining high-performing teams

Lead a team of Backend Software Engineers Partner with Product Managers, Underwriters, Design, and external partners Develop and support solutions for digital life insurance enrollment Collaborate with teams to plan and execute the product roadmap Contribute to production level code (20% of time) Actively participate in system design and architecture decisions Review pull requests and provide feedback Partner with engineers on technical challenges Drive large initiatives Orchestrate engineering ceremonies Create personalized growth plans for team members Provide constructive feedback and create skill expansion opportunities Balance technical excellence with business objectives Make sound technical trade-off judgments Communicate complex technical concepts clearly