Engineering Manager (Golang)

The Engineering Manager (Golang) at Weekday is responsible for leading and mentoring a team of engineers, guiding the design and development of scalable backend systems, and collaborating with product managers to align engineering efforts with the product roadmap. This role also emphasizes process optimization and advocating for automation to enhance product quality.

Candidates for the Engineering Manager (Golang) position should have proven experience managing and scaling engineering teams, a strong expertise in Golang and backend technologies, and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS. A deep understanding of software development best practices, as well as hands-on experience in AI-driven platforms, is highly desirable.

As an Engineering Manager (Golang) at Weekday, you will work with various technologies, including Golang, REST APIs, and SQL optimization. Experience with cloud tools such as AWS Glue and CloudWatch, along with knowledge of generative AI technologies, will also be vital for overseeing innovative platform features.

The Engineering Manager (Golang) plays a key role in fostering a collaborative environment by working closely with cross-functional teams, including product, marketing, and design. This collaboration helps define new features and enhance existing functionalities, ensuring technical debt is addressed while promoting teamwork and shared goals.

A successful Engineering Manager (Golang) at Weekday will have strong leadership skills, the ability to mentor and inspire engineers, and a deep understanding of technical challenges. They should possess a passion for innovation, the capability to drive process improvements, and experience working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of your past leadership roles, focusing on how you built and developed engineering teams. Discuss strategies you used for scaling projects effectively and how you fostered a culture of growth and ownership among your team members.

For this question, explain your approach to quality assurance and how you implement best practices like CI/CD and automated testing in your teams. Highlight specific tools or processes you have used to maintain high standards of quality while meeting tight deadlines.

Discuss your experiences working cross-functionally, focusing on communication methods, regular meetings, and collaborative tools you’ve utilized to align engineering efforts with product goals. Emphasize the importance of understanding product requirements and the need for feedback loops.

Take the opportunity to narrate a specific problem you faced, detailing your thought process, the steps you took to address it, and the outcome. Be sure to illustrate your technical expertise and leadership skills in navigating complexities.

Provide an overview of your experience with Golang, discussing the projects where you implemented it effectively. Talk about your understanding of its features, advantages, and how it can be utilized for building scalable systems, linking it back to your team's successes.

Share your conflict resolution strategies while emphasizing the importance of open communication and addressing issues directly. Illustrate with examples of past conflicts you’ve managed, focusing on how you promoted understanding and collaboration between team members.

Discuss your approach to continuous learning and staying informed about new technologies and practices in the tech industry. Mention resources like blogs, podcasts, or communities you follow and how you integrate this knowledge into your team's workflows.

Explain your prioritization framework, focusing on how you align tasks with business goals and technical debt management. Mention tools or methods you use to ensure your team remains focused and productive on high-impact projects.

Articulate your view on the importance of fostering an innovative culture within teams. Discuss how you encourage experimentation and risk-taking among team members, and how this can lead to better product outcomes.

Provide insight into your experience with cloud platforms like AWS, detailing specific services you’ve utilized (such as Glue or CloudWatch) and how they played a role in your previous projects. Share how you leveraged cloud technologies to build scalable and reliable systems.