Backend Team Leader (Golang)

We are looking for a Go LEAD to join the team building the new generation of distributed NoSQL database.

Who are we?
The company is a successful global software company offering an open-source NoSQL Database-as-a-Service. Their DBaaS allows clients to prototype quickly, get into production fast and scale smoothly over time. The company has an impressive and growing dedicated client base including top enterprise companies (such as IBM, Samsung, Disney) and are well on their way to achieve their vision of becoming the top DBaaS company worldwide!

What will you get?
With global offices and employees spread across EMEA, US and APAC and South America, our client offers a dynamic and collaborative international work environment with freedom and trust. You will work alongside top experts in the industry, in a company that dedicates over 60% of their resources to product development. This is a full-time, fully remote role with a competitive compensation package.


About the Role:
We are looking for a Go LEAD to join the team building the new generation of distributed NoSQL database: Scylla Cloud, our Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS).
Scylla Cloud provides managed Scylla clusters with automatic backup, upgrades, repairs, performance optimization, security hardening, 24*7 maintenance, monitoring and support — all for a fraction of the cost of other DBaaS offerings. Scylla Cloud lets you prototype quickly, get into production fast and, once in production, scale smoothly over time.
A drop-in replacement compatible with Apache Cassandra and Amazon DynamoDB, Scylla Cloud customers are building innovative solutions across a range of industries.

Responsibilities:
Research and study in-depth competitive offerings of the biggest cloud providers (AWS / Azure / GCP), including maintaining documents, as well as performing comparative tests and benchmarks
Continually evolve the cloud to become a fully automated, easy-to-use, self-service tool
Take responsibility from start to end as a developer for new features in the cloud
You will work in a diverse, international team using agile methodologies, constantly striving to improve team collaboration and processes

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a developer in the hi-tech industry
minimum 1-2 years of experience as a team leader, people management and HR experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in Golang as the main development language
A developer-level understanding of Linux and related applications and utilities.
Experience with working on SaaS, DBaaS, or with any of the cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) in a production environment
Experience with modern developer and DevOps environments, tools, and practices (Docker, Kubernetes, blue/green deployments, database migrations, etc.)
Experience working with shared code repositories and procedures (git/Github; forking, committing, filing bugs, etc.)
English proficiency

About SimilarDev

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Company website:
https://similardev.com/