Backend team leader

A startup in the SaaS Security space, developing a solution that directly addresses security gaps arising from increased SaaS application usage.

The company recently completed a Series A funding round led by Microsoft, raising tens of millions of dollars. Its product is in production and serves paying customers.

The company is based in Tel Aviv (near the train line), operates a hybrid work model with two days from home, and employs 40 staff members.

Role overview-

• Manage a team responsible for the company’s SaaS integrations.
• Hands-on development in Go, primarily on the backend in production.
• Extensive use of AI tools as part of the development process.
• Currently, the team consists of one employee, with plans for growth and expansion.
• Report directly to the Development Director.
• The role requires full hands-on involvement in development while providing team leadership and technical guidance.

Qualifications-

• 5+ years of backend development experience, with strong hands-on coding skills in Go / Python / TypeScript / Node.js.
• Proven experience building and maintaining API integrations or SaaS connectors.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, tokens), and secure data handling.
• Experience deploying to and writing for production environments on a daily basis.
• Strong analytical and multi-tasking skills with a “get-things-done” mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-changing environment adaptable, confident, and self-driven.
• Demonstrated experience in using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to enhance productivity and code quality.
• Preferred Experience
• Prior experience in cybersecurity or SaaS infrastructure domains.
• Familiarity with list privileges and permission management in SaaS platforms.
• Background in automation, data normalization, or scraping.