Team Lead - Engineering

About Sayari:

Sayari is a venture-backed and founder-led global corporate data provider and commercial intelligence platform that serves financial institutions, legal and advisory service providers, multinationals, journalists, and governments. Thousands of analysts and investigators in over 30 countries rely on our products to safely conduct cross-border trade, research front-page news stories, confidently enter new markets, and prevent financial crimes such as corruption and money laundering.

Our company culture is defined by a dedication to our mission of using open data to prevent illicit commercial and financial activity, a passion for finding novel approaches to complex problems, and an understanding that diverse perspectives create optimal outcomes. We embrace cross-team collaboration, encourage training and learning opportunities, and reward initiative and innovation. If you like working with supportive, high-performing, and curious teams, Sayari is the place for you.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an exceptional Engineering Team Leader to join our growing organization. This is a hands-on leadership position with an expected balance of 70% individual contributor work and 30% management responsibilities. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with outstanding leadership capabilities and a genuine passion for both building software and developing people.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Hands-On Technical Contribution

• You are deeply involved in the codebase, contributing meaningful code alongside your team. This includes owning significant features or components, participating in architectural decisions, conducting code reviews, and ensuring engineering best practices are followed. We value leaders who stay technically sharp and lead by example.
• You will collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
  
  

• You will lead and manage a team of highly skilled engineers, setting clear expectations and creating an environment where individuals can do their best work. A core part of your responsibility involves mentoring team members in their professional and personal growth - helping them identify development opportunities, providing constructive feedback, and supporting their career progression.
  
  

• Superb communication skills are essential - both verbal and written. You must be able to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, from engineers to product stakeholders. We need someone who can inspire and motivate a team of accomplished professionals, fostering collaboration while maintaining high standards. You bring infectious energy and demonstrate sustained high motivation that elevates those around you.
  
  

• You have in-depth knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with proficiency in deploying applications using containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with infrastructure as code and modern CI/CD practices is expected.
• Strong proficiency in Python and Go programming languages is a must, including deep understanding of their ecosystems and best practices.
• Experience with methodologies utilizing AI agents to enhance software development is highly valued - we are actively exploring how these technologies can improve engineering productivity and product capabilities.
  
  

• Cloud: GCP (GKE, Cloud Storage, Secret Manager, IAM)
• Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Helm, FluxCD, Terraform, GitHub Actions
• Data: JanusGraph, Cassandra, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch
• Services: Go , Python, gRPC, Cadence workflows
• Auth: Auth0, OPA (or similar), custom ABAC policies
• Observability: Open Telemetry, Sentry
  
  

• Mandatory Benefits provided including Statutory Pension, Study Fund, Monthly meal allowance provided via Cibus (or equivalent), monthly transportation costs by law, cover parking expenses when you come into the office.
• Generous time off - 20 vacation days per year, paid public holidays as mandated by law, paid sick leave from day one, recreation pay, travel expenses and additional statutory Entitlements.
• 1,000 ILS per new employee for home office equipment
• Holiday gifts for Rosh Hashanah and Passover (500 ILS Gift card)
• Outstanding compensation package; competitive commissions for revenue roles and quarterly bonuses for non-revenue positions.
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• A collaborative and positive culture - your team will be as smart and driven as you
• Limitless growth and learning opportunities