Software Engineering Manager (GOLANG AND JAVA)

Vaco by Highspring — Toronto, CA
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About the Role

Software Engineering Manager - FinTech | Remote Canada

Looking to take the next step in your leadership journey while staying hands-on with modern tech? We're working with a well-funded, high-growth FinTech startup building next-gen payment infrastructure used by millions of users globally. Their technology powers some of the biggest names in iGaming and sports betting, processing billions in volume annually. They're on the hunt for a Software Engineering Manager to guide a small team of talented engineers, drive new development in Go, and help scale their mission-critical backend systems.

Responsibilities

  • Leading & mentoring a team of 4-5 engineers, focusing on architecture, performance, and team growth.
  • Driving greenfield development of high-performance financial services using Golang.
  • Maintaining and optimizing existing Java systems to ensure scale, security, and speed.
  • Architecting cloud-native solutions using AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, and microservices.
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with Product, DevOps, and Security teams.
  • Enforcing high standards via CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code reviews.

About the Candidate (Expectations and Nice to Have Skills)

  • Experience leading software engineers in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong backend development skills in Go and Java.
  • Track record of designing scalable, high-availability systems.
  • Familiarity with AWS, containerization, and microservices.
  • A passion for technical mentorship and hands-on architecture.

Compensation & Perks

  • $200 base
  • 10% bonus
  • 5 weeks vacation
  • Full benefits
  • RRSP matching

Company Culture and Benefits

The position is 100% remote across Canada (MUST LIVE IN GTA). Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location, and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. As required by local law, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is included in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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