Backend Team Lead

we are seeking an experienced Engineering Team Lead to lead our new Backend Infra team. This team will be responsible for the infrastructural aspects of our product, as well as the development and maintenance of internal services and libraries used by our R&D squads. This team will serve as a force multiplier, allowing our squads to focus on their business domains while the Backend Infra team handles the infrastructure-heavy tasks.
Your role will be to form this new team, hire the right engineers to execute this vision, and lead the development of these critical features and services. From inception to architectural decisions and all the way to production, you will be responsible for driving these initiatives.
We are looking for a hands-on leader who can set the standards, guidelines, and best practices for backend development across the organization. You will lay the foundation for how we write backend code and work on improving our development processes by integrating new AI tools and streamlining our workflows.
What are we looking for
Lead a team of BE and fullstack engineers.
Oversee the whole development cycle of high-quality industry-leading products that have a direct impact on the company goals.
Work closely with product, design, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements, set priorities, and establish project timelines.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the team and across other departments.
Monitor and improve team performance, productivity, and overall efficiency.
Mentor your team members on a technical and personal level, helping them grow and develop their careers.
Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that encourages innovation, learning, and personal growth.
Establish and maintain backend development standards, guidelines, and best practices across the organization.
Drive the integration of new AI tools and technologies to improve our development processes and increase overall development velocity.
Play a key role in our Backend Guild, setting the direction and ensuring consistent practices are followed across the R&D teams.