Engineering Manager/Lead

PT Amartha Mikro Fintek (Jakarta); Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Jakarta is seeking a Software Engineering Lead to drive technical projects and mentor a team of software engineers. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the fintech sector, advanced knowledge of Go, and a passion for leading cross-functional teams. The role includes responsibilities in system design discussions and improving code quality within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in the financial technology industry preferred.
• Advanced knowledge in Go language.
• Experience with distributed storage and database systems.
• Familiar with high-scale web application architecture.
• Experience with event driven architecture.
• Experience with test-driven development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Drive technical projects and improve code quality.
• Contribute technically to projects by owning services.
• Manage system design discussions with the engineering team.
• Work closely with product management and business teams.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical thinking

Good communication

Team player

Passion for learning

Knowledge of algorithms

Tools

Go

Kafka

Kubernetes

Grafana

Prometheus

Job description

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, including backlog grooming, sprint planning and code reviews.
• Involved in system design discussion with Head of Engineering
• Involved in incident management, mainly in proactive and preventive initiatives.
• Drive technical projects
• Contribute technically to projects by owning services, improve code quality, improve development process, and build operational excellence.
• Work closely with the product management team & business team in product requirements and review.

Requirements

• Have experience 5 years in financial technology industry is preferable
• Fast learner & good analytical thinking.
• Advanced knowledge in (according to priorities) Go
• Have exposure to architectural patterns of high-scale web application.
• Have experience with distributed storage and database systems, including SQL or NoSQL.
• Have a systematic problem-solving approach and knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and complexity analysis.
• Good communication skill, team player and comfortable working with a cross-functional team.
• Have a passion for learning, improving and contributing to projects with a strong sense of ownership.
• Have experience with TDD.
• Have experience with refactoring large systems.
• Have experience with event driven architecture.
• Would be a plus if you have experienced with Kafka, Kubernetes, Grafana, Prometheus.

At Amartha, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, ensures equity, and fosters inclusion. We believe that diverse perspectives—shaped by factors such as gender, age, race, ethnicity, education, culture, and life experiences—drive innovation and growth.

We actively welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us in building an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities and foster a sense of belonging that enables our employees to thrive and make meaningful contributions.