Backend Team Lead

Are you ready to lead the charge in a company that is fundamentally changing how the world’s largest enterprises consume and utilize data?

Our client is a global leader in Data Intelligence and Enterprise Web Infrastructure, who is looking for a Backend Team Leader.

As the Backend Team Leader, you will spearhead a team of elite engineers responsible for the critical services that power a massive global ecosystem. This is a balanced role requiring high-level technical mentorship and hands-on architectural leadership.

Responsibilities

• Mentor & Scale: Foster a collaborative culture, guiding a team of skilled engineers through professional growth and architectural excellence.
• Architectural Ownership: Drive the development of new features while ensuring systems remain scalable, reliable, and high-performing.
• Production Excellence: Oversee seamless production operations, focusing on performance optimization and sophisticated incident response.
• Data-Driven Leadership: Use metrics to ensure every task "moves the needle" and maximizes the team’s overall impact.

Requirements

• Leadership Experience: 2+ years of direct team management and 6+ years of hands-on experience in backend engineering and system architecture.
• Core Tech Stack: Expert-level proficiency with TypeScript and Node.js.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with AWS and robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Scale: Proven ability to design and maintain modern system architectures capable of handling high-performance, large-scale loads.
• Mindset: A "can-do" attitude with the ability to navigate uncertainty and adapt to shifting business needs in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Distributed Systems or Event-Driven Architecture.
• Familiarity with LLMs and modern AI/ML tools.
• Technical background in Networking, Proxies, or Reverse Engineering.
• Experience developing solutions for major social media platforms or complex web environments.