Engineering Manager (Marketplace)

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Go and experience with Python
• Solid experience in SQL and database management
• Expertise in Linux system administration and internals
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Proven track record in building APIs and Distributed Architectures
• Deep understanding of Microservices and Scalability
• Proficiency with Git and CI/CD workflows
• Experience in creating and managing artifacts (OS images, containers)
• (Desirable) High level of autonomy and ownership
• (Desirable) Strong problem‑solving and analytical mindset
• (Desirable) Adaptability to a fast‑evolving, "start‑up" style project environment
• (Desirable) Excellent leadership and communication skills
• (Desirable) Pragmatic and results‑oriented approach

What the job involves

• Our growth is driving us to strengthen our Marketplace team to build a brand‑new product from the ground up, managing the creation and distribution of core artifacts like OS images and container images
• Your mission will be to lead and develop the software components and architecture for our Marketplace platform in order to deliver a scalable, diverse, and high‑performance product offering to all Scaleway users
• We work in a collaborative and international environment where the diversity of Scalers, combined with a spirit of sharing, helps bring new projects to life every day, advancing our ambitions together
• You will be part of a team of initially 1 person (yourself), with the objective to recruit and grow the team to approximately 5 to 10 engineers
• As this is a new initiative, you will work closely with Product Management (Marie Debard) and Engineering leadership to define the technical vision
• Design and develop the Marketplace platform architecture from scratch
• Implement backend services primarily using Go and SQL
• Create and manage the lifecycle of artifacts, including OS and container images
• Develop and maintain robust APIs to power Marketplace features
• Architect distributed systems focused on high scalability and microservices
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Core Engineering and Product teams
• Participate in the definition of technical specifications and product roadmaps
• Ensure code quality through rigorous testing and documentation
• Recruit, mentor, and lead the future members of the Marketplace engineering team
• Balance hands‑on development with strategic engineering management