Backend Team Lead - Data Platform

We’re looking for a hands-on Data Platform team lead to drive the Data team within FundGuard’s Core Platform group. You’ll manage and grow a team of senior engineers responsible for the backend services and platform foundation that power data-heavy, distributed capabilities at scale.

In this role, you’ll take ownership from design through production for core infrastructure initiatives, partnering closely with release managers, security, and engineering stakeholders to prioritize work, remove blockers and ensure reliable delivery. You’ll raise the bar on engineering excellence through strong standards, thoughtful reviews, and pragmatic decision-making, ensuring the team ships high-quality systems that are scalable, observable, and resilient.

If you’re excited by complex distributed systems, data platforms, and leading high-performing teams in fast-paced environments - this role is for you.

Requirements:

1. At least 2 years of experience in leading R&D teams in fast paced environments
2. 5+ years of experience in software engineering using modern programming languages (Java, Python, Go, Rust, C/C++, etc)
3. Background in high-performing engineering orgs (including elite technological units) and/or Computer Science (or equivalent) degree(s) from leading universities
4. Experience developing large, scalable, distributed information systems using a microservices architecture and/or experience with data technologies
5. Competency working with state-of-the-art source control management and CI tools
6. Team player, mentor, strong communication and problem-solving skills
7. Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Nice to have skills:

1. Java and Spring Boot proficiency
2. Experience with Backend and Data technologies such as Spark, Iceberg, Kafka, Cassandra, Redis, Elasticsearch, Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus and Grafana