Software development team lead

A fast-growing, well-funded startup in the data domain is looking for a Software Development Team Lead to lead a team of engineers, reporting to the Director of Engineering.

As a Software Development Team Lead, you’ll lead a team of back-end, full-stack, and data engineers, working closely with Product Managers and other stakeholders to plan, kickoff, and execute new product and feature development projects.

Our ideal candidate is someone who values excellence, is hungry for success, and thrives when working with the best.

Job Summary:

As an Software Development Team Lead, you'll be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of robust software solutions, including strategic full-stack applications and our big data architecture. You'll lead a team of engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives that support business objectives. Your expertise in big data technologies, including Elastic, Kafka, and Java, will be critical in ensuring the scalability and performance of our systems.

What you’ll do:

Lead and mentor a team of engineers in the design and development of software solutions, including big data solutions and full-stack applications.

Architect and implement data processing pipelines

real-time data streaming.

Optimize and manage search capabilities.

Develop strategic full-stack applications to meet business needs.

Collaborate with product managers, data analysts, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

Oversee code reviews, ensure best practices in coding and data handling, and maintain high-quality standards in software development.

Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software engineering and big data, and recommend improvements to our architecture and processes.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime and ensure system reliability.

Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making regarding architecture and tools.

Collect and analyze your team’s KPIs.

Participate in customer calls, understand their use cases, and solve their problems.

Collaborate with software teams across different locations.

Requirements:

What you’ll bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

3+ years of experience leading and managing a team of 5–8 engineers

8+ years of experience in the software engineering field.

5+ years of experience in big data technologies, with a focus on Elastic and Kafka.

Proficiency in Java programming and experience with related frameworks.

Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.

Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.

Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong analytical skills.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

A solid understanding of CI/CD principles.

Experience working with both external and in-house APIs and SDKs

Advantages:

Experience working directly with customers

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS or Azure)