Chapter Lead Backend (Golang)

Come and join Company.info and bring our APIs and developers to the next level! We are looking for a Chapter Lead to mentor, guide, and inspire our backend Golang team. In this key role, you will drive the development of our new API platform and contribute directly to our SaaS ambitions. You'll be shaping the technical vision, fostering innovation, and aligning strategy with execution across multiple teams.

This is what you will do

As Chapter Lead Backend, you will take the lead in managing and mentoring nine talented Golang developers across three agile teams. You will set the direction for backend development, enforce best practices, and ensure technological excellence while being hands-on involved in building and optimizing our API infrastructure.

• Mentor and coach the Golang chapter, ranging from junior to senior level
• Align team capacity and staffing, and encourage knowledge sharing
• Drive the technical vision and enforce engineering best practices
• Finalize and scale our new API Hub, while phasing out legacy APIs
• Collaborate closely with product management and fellow chapter leads to align strategy and execution

Culture/the team

At Company.info, we believe in a flat organizational structure, ownership, and lots of fun. We empower our people to take initiative, collaborate across teams, and enjoy the ride. Think: responsibility meets connection - with after-work drinks, company trips, and friendly sports competitions.

This is what you’ll get from us

We offer a dynamic and international environment where you can grow, build, and truly make an impact. You’ll work with the latest technologies and contribute to cutting-edge projects that matter to our business and clients alike.

• Competitive salary between €100.000 – €112.500 (incl. holiday allowance)
• Bonus of 11% of annual salary based on performance
• Excellent pension scheme with option for voluntary personal contribution
• Hybrid working model (2–3 days per week at our modern Amsterdam office)
• Opportunities for personal development through courses and conferences
• MacBook and everything you need to do your job

You already have this knowledge and experience

You’re a natural leader with strong technical skills and a passion for coaching others. You bring depth in backend development, especially around APIs, and know how to drive both people and projects forward. Your communication skills and problem-solving mindset round out your toolkit.

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering (preferably in Golang).
• Several years of leadership or coaching experience within development teams
• Proven experience with API architecture and cloud environments (preferably AWS)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI or related field
• Fluent in English, with strong communication and collaboration skills

Our stack is mainly composed of the following tools:

• Golang
• Kubernetes
• JSONAPI
• AWS (EventBridge, Lambdas, DynamoDB, Opensearch, …)
• Workflow tools (Temporal, Argo)
• Relation databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Infrastructure as code (Terraform, Cloudformation)
• Monitoring and alerting (ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, …)
• SOAP/PHP (legacy applications)

At Company.info, we recognize the value of diverse backgrounds, ideas, and experiences, and strive to create a work environment where everyone feels accepted and appreciated. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to be part of our team, as we believe this contributes to a dynamic and inspiring work culture. A social media check is an integral part of the selection process.

Company Info

Company.info is a Dutch company specializing in providing business information and data analysis tools. We collect, manage, and offer in-depth company data that helps professionals make smarter business decisions. From credit and market research to risk analysis, our solutions help customers become more innovative and successful.