Head of SW Engineering (Python, Backend) – Hands-on Leadership

Are you a Backend Team Lead with strong Python experience who still enjoys being deeply involved in the code?

A leading technology company is looking for a Head of Software Engineering to lead a backend team while remaining hands-on with architecture, design and development.

This role is a great opportunity for experienced backend leaders who want to expand their leadership scope while continuing to work closely with the technology.

What you’ll do

• Lead and mentor a backend engineering team

• Combine people leadership with hands-on development

• Drive the design and development of scalable backend systems in Python

• Take an active role in architecture and technical decision-making

• Work closely with Product, Data and other R&D teams

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Backend Team Lead / Engineering Lead

• Strong hands-on Python backend development experience

• Experience building scalable / distributed systems

• Ability to lead engineers while remaining technically hands-on

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills

Why this role

• A significant career step toward senior engineering leadership

• A true hands-on leadership role

• Opportunity to influence technology, architecture and team growth

To apply: https://app.civi.co.il/promo/id=503305&src=2450

All applications are received directly into my recruitment system and will be handled with strict confidentiality.