About the job

Join SKELAR, a pioneering venture builder committed to establishing international tech businesses. We partner with co-founders to assemble strong teams that excel in global markets.
Currently, SKELAR manages a diverse portfolio of businesses across various sectors, from EdTech to marketplaces. Our ventures have been recognized as top startups and product companies in Ukraine, featuring prominently in AppStore rankings and creating platforms used by millions. Notable media outlets like TechCrunch and Wired have covered our businesses.
We take pride in our robust team of over 1,000 specialists, each possessing exceptional expertise and ambitious goals. Our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to build businesses alongside the best talent available.
We are currently seeking a Golang Backend Team Lead for PawChamp, a mobile application and online platform designed for dog owners. PawChamp enables pet parents to train their dogs and learn more about care and training through 24/7 chats with experts, the AI companion Pawchie, and educational materials developed in collaboration with dog trainers. Our aim is to provide personalized daily lessons covering all aspects of dog training, from basic commands to addressing behavioral issues. Our strategic goal is to become the leading player in the global online dog training market, fulfilling all needs of pet parents and their dogs beyond training.
In October 2025, we earned the title of Product of the Day on Product Hunt.
App Store rating: 4.8
Intro video about the product: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3vURwhmufg
Key Challenges:
Enhancing the backend for our mobile products and the PawChamp web platform.
Leading, coordinating, and developing the backend development team.
Collaborating with stakeholders.
Ensuring high code quality and adherence to best development practices within the team.
Interacting with adjacent teams to improve system component interaction and optimize processes.
Enhancing code, architecture, services, and development approaches.
What We Value:

