Hands-On Backend Team Lead
Core
Lead a team of software engineers in developing scalable backend solutions for a Customer Data Platform (CDP) in the automotive industry.
Role type
Senior hands-on backend team lead
Builds
Scalable backend services and infrastructure for a CDP
Domain
Automotive technology / SaaS B2B
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Backend development, team leadership, system architecture, CI/CD pipeline management, technical decision-making, Jira management, third-party library management
Preferred skills
Experience with SaaS B2B startups, agile methodologies
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of 5+ engineers, perform hands-on development (~80% of time), design high-level system architecture, manage CI/CD pipelines and DevOps infrastructure, monitor system stability, drive technical decision-making, manage Jira boards and cross-team communication
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
