Backend Team Lead

A global leader in cybersecurity, is looking for a Backend Team Leader to join our team. In this role, you will not only design and develop high-performance backend services but also lead a team of talented engineers, shaping technical direction and fostering growth.

Our tech stack

• Languages: Golang (primary), PHP (legacy), Python (for tooling).
• Message brokers: RabbitMQ.
• Databases: MySQL, Elasticsearch, ClickHouse.
• Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker.
• Monitoring/Observability: Prometheus, Grafana.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services in Golang for high-load, distributed systems.
• Act as a hands-on technical leader — writing core parts of the codebase while guiding the team in engineering best practices.
• Make architectural decisions and define development standards for the team.
• Mentor and grow engineers, conduct code reviews, and help them solve complex problems.
• Work closely with product managers, analysts, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Participate in hiring: interviewing candidates, assessing technical skills, and helping build a strong team.

What we expect

• 5+ years of professional experience in Golang development.
• Strong understanding of Go internals and experience with high-load services.
• Proven experience leading a development team (from 2–3 engineers) — task management, mentoring, and performance reviews.
• Solid knowledge of software architecture and design principles.
• Experience working with SQL, NoSQL, and time-series databases.
• Experience with CI/CD setup and DevOps practices.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Upper-Intermediate English (for documentation and communication within the team).