Backend Software Engineering Team Lead

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Responsibilities

• ▹Lead and mentor a talented development team in the EU region, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
• ▹Provide technical leadership and ensure best practices in software development, code quality and architecture
• ▹Participate in high-level architecture and design decisions for complex software systems
• ▹Drive the development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions
• ▹Conduct regular code reviews with constructive feedback to improve the team's skills and output
• ▹Manage team members' performance and career development
• ▹Help drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools and techniques

Requirements

• ▹8+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on backend technologies (e.g. Java, Node.js, Python, Go)
• ▹2+ years in a leadership role, with experience in mentoring, performance reviews and work allocation
• ▹Strong experience in software architecture and designing scalable, reliable systems
• ▹Hands-on backend development experience, with expertise in APIs and microservices
• ▹Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to manage and collaborate within a remote, diverse team
• ▹A passion for technology and innovation, with a drive to solve complex technical challenges

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Remote-first company
• ▹Competitive salary plus quarterly performance-based bonuses
• ▹28 days paid annual leave
• ▹Flexible hours with core hours 10am-3pm in your local time zone
• ▹Referral and flash bonuses
• ▹Top-of-the-line equipment
• ▹Annual company retreats

About the company

Sporty Group is a remote-first company focused on sustainability. Every application is reviewed by a team member, and AI is not used in recruitment.