R&D Team Lead

Pango is shaping the future of urban mobility. Since 2007, we've been pioneering innovative solutions for drivers and commuters, starting with our mobile parking payment service. Today, Pango is a leading smart mobility app that empowers millions of users to effortlessly manage their transportation needs. Our app simplifies hybrid journeys by combining various transportation modes into one convenient platform.

About the role

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on R&D Team Lead to join our technologies group at Pango. In this key role, you will lead a team of talented engineers, combining deep architectural expertise with strong leadership skills, playing a key-role in building scalable, high-performance solutions that support millions of active users.

Requirements:

2+ years of leadership experience guiding engineering teams and setting technical direction.
Hands-on experience scaling production systems in AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SNS, SQS).
Strong background in event-driven architecture and microservices.
Proven backend development experience in Python.
Expertise in designing scalable, high-performance systems using modern architectures.
Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and development processes.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities:

Manage and mentor a team of 5 developers.
Lead the design and development of scalable, high-availability systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver technical solutions.
Promote best practices in engineering, architecture, and agile processes.
Foster a high-performance, growth-driven team culture.
Optimize development workflows and drive continuous improvement.
Assist the group lead in preparing and facilitating Agile ceremonies, ensuring team alignment and effective collaboration.
Communicate technical ideas clearly to diverse audiences.

Advantages:

Familiarity with real-time systems, location-based services, or API reliability under varying connectivity conditions
Experience with AI Development tools