Lead Engineer (Golang)

About the Company Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense. With nearly half a billion dollars in funding, Armada is backed by top investors such as Microsoft (M12), Founders Fund, and BlackRock, and has collaborations and partnerships including NVIDIA, Palantir and Dell Technologies. We are looking for the most brilliant minds in the world to join us. Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world. About the role We are looking for a highly experienced and visionary Lead Golang Engineer to spearhead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Golang, distributed systems, and microservices, along with proven leadership skills. You will lead a team of engineers, influence strategic technical decisions, and contribute to the success of key initiatives. Location. This role is office-based at our Trivandrum, Kerala office. What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities) Lead the design and development of complex, high-performance backend services using Golang. Define system architecture and best practices for scalable, secure, and maintainable code. Mentor and guide a team of backend engineers, conducting code reviews and promoting engineering excellence. Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to align engineering goals with business objectives. Drive DevOps best practices including CI/CD, observability, and incident management. Proactively identify technical risks and implement effective mitigation strategies. Stay current with industry trends and apply new technologies to improve system performance and developer productivity. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 12+ years of software development experience, with at least 5+ years of hands-on Golang development. Proven track record in building large-scale, distributed backend systems. Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, API design, and cloud-native applications. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases. Deep understanding of concurrency, performance optimization, and systems design. Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally. Preferred Experience and Skills Experience in leading geographically distributed engineering teams. Knowledge of event-driven architecture and tools like Kafka or RabbitMQ. Familiarity with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry. Contributions to open-source Golang projects or community initiatives. Compensation & Benefits For India-based candidates: We offer a competitive base salary along with equity options, providing an opportunity to share in the success and growth of Armada. #LI-Onsite You're a Great Fit if You're A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are mo