We are seeking an experienced and passionate Software Team Lead with strong backend development capabilities to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of talented developers, managing the Scrum process, and contributing hands-on to our codebase (30% of the time). You will play a crucial role in mentoring team members, enhancing team velocity, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our core services.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Mentorship:
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of software developers.
Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Promote a customer-first attitude within the team to ensure our solutions meet client needs.
Hands-On Development:
Actively participate in coding tasks, primarily using Golang.
Contribute to legacy systems written in Ruby and services in Python as needed.
Collaborate on the design and implementation of new features and services.
Scrum Management:
Oversee the Scrum process, including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives.
Track project progress and work to improve team velocity and efficiency.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align development efforts.
Collaboration
Work closely with other teams in the R&D department to ensure seamless integration of services.
Share knowledge and best practices across teams to drive innovation and efficiency.
Participate in joint planning sessions and contribute to company-wide technical initiatives.
Infrastructure & Architecture:
Manage and optimize our microservices architecture running on AWS Kubernetes (k8s).
Ensure the robustness, scalability, and security of the core modules.
Monitor system performance and proactively address potential issues.
Data Pipeline & Databases:
Oversee data pipelines built on Kafka and RabbitMQ.
Utilize Redis as a caching layer to enhance system performance.
Utilize Amazon RDS and Elasticsearch for data storage and retrieval.
Collaborate with data engineers to optimize data flow and processing.
Requirements: Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of software development experience.
At least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Golang; experience with Ruby and Python is a plus.
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and AWS Kubernetes (k8s).
Experience with messaging systems like Kafka and RabbitMQ.
Familiarity with databases such as Amazon RDS, Elasticsearch, and caching technologies like Redis.
Knowledge of best practices in software development, including design patterns and testing.
Leadership & Management Skills:
Proven ability to manage the Scrum process and improve team performance.
Excellent planning, estimation, and tracking skills.
Strong mentorship capabilities with a focus on team growth and development.
Demonstrated ability to instill a customer-first mindset within the team.
Collaboration Skills:
Experience working collaboratively with multiple teams within R&D.
Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate cross-team projects.
Ability to build strong relationships with peers and stakeholders.
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What We Offer:
Opportunity to lead a critical team within a cutting-edge tech company.
A culture that values a customer-first attitude, innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Hybrid working arrangements.
This position is open to all candidates.
