Team Lead – Backend & Data Infrastructure

At Similarweb, we are revolutionizing the way businesses interact with the digital world by revealing to them everything that happens online.

Our unique data and solutions empower over 4,300 customers globally, including industry giants like Google, eBay, and Adidas, to make game-changing decisions that drive their digital strategies.

In 2021, we went public on the New York Stock Exchange, and we continue to reach new heights! Come work alongside Similarwebbers across the globe who are bright, curious, practical and good people.

We're looking for a Team Lead – Backend & Data Infrastructure. This role will report to our R&D Director, Fundations.

Why is this role so important at Similarweb?

We're looking for a hands-on Team Lead to guide a talented group of backend engineers building the core infrastructure that powers our company's data-driven products. This role combines strong technical depth with leadership, you'll design and build scalable backend systems, mentor engineers, and drive cross-team initiatives that make our data and infrastructure more robust, efficient, and future-proof.

You'll be at the intersection of backend engineering and data, ensuring our systems scale seamlessly, our data is accurate and accessible, and our teams are empowered to deliver business impact faster.

So, what will you be doing all day?

Lead & Mentor: Manage a team of backend engineers, setting direction, coaching team members, and fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Architect & Build: Design and implement scalable backend services, libraries, and data pipelines that are reusable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
Data Leadership: Oversee integration of large-scale data systems into backend flows. Drive best practices for data modeling, data versioning, lineage, and governance.Partner with data engineering to ensure reliable, high-quality data powering our applications.
Improve Developer Experience: Build and maintain tools that streamline workflows and accelerate delivery across product teams
.AI & Innovation: Lead adoption of AI-powered development tools (for code generation, testing, debugging) and explore emerging technologies like AI agents for engineering and data workflows.
Cross-Org Projects: Drive infrastructure and data initiatives that span multiple teams — improving reliability, scalability, observability, and developer velocity.
Operational Excellence: Ensure system stability through monitoring, alerting, and incident management, and resolve complex production issues.
Shape the Future: Contribute to and evolve our architecture to support rapid development and data-driven scaling needs.

This is the perfect job for someone who:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of backend development experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or mentorship role.
Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex, cross-team initiatives.
Strong coding skills in one or more backend languages (C#, Python, Go, or Java).
Deep understanding of data systems:
Data modeling, pipelines, and large-scale data processing (batch & streaming).
Experience with data lakes, warehouses, or open table formats (Parquet, Delta, Iceberg, etc.).
Familiarity with governance, lineage, and catalog tools.
Experience building large-scale infrastructure or web applications.
Strong operational mindset: scaling systems, improving observability, solving bottlenecks.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and monitoring systems.
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across teams and stakeholders.

*At Similarweb, collaborating with our colleagues in-office creates a more connected, unified culture. Our best work is a product of our face-to-face collaboration, with the ability to work partially from home.**

Why you'll love being a Similarwebber: You'll actually love the product you work with: Our customers aren't our only raving fans. When we asked our employees why they chose to come work at Similarweb, 99% of them said "the product." Imagine how exciting your job is when you get to work with the most powerful digital intelligence platform in the world.

You'll find a home for your big ideas: We encourage an open dialogue and empower employees to bring their ideas to the table. You'll find the resources you need to take initiative and create meaningful change within the organization.

We offer competitive perks & benefits: We take your well-being seriously, and offer competitive compensation packages to all employees. We also put a strong emphasis on community, with regular team outings and happy hours.

You can grow your career in any direction you choose: Interested in becoming a VP or want to transition into a different department? Whether it's Career Week, personalized coaching, or our ongoing learning solutions, you'll find all the tools and opportunities you need to develop your career right here.

Diversity isn't just a buzzword: People want to work in a place where they can be themselves. We strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the communities we serve, where everyone is empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to inclusivity across race, gender, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, age, religion, spirituality, identity and experience. We believe our culture of equality and mutual respect also helps us better understand and serve our customers in a world that is becoming more global, more diverse, and more digital every day.

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