Backend Team Lead

Lead a High-Performing Engineering Team to New Heights!

Kraków-based opportunity with the possibility to work 60% remotely!

As a Backend Team Lead, you will be working for our client, a global marketing analytics platform trusted by top brands to power their business decisions with real-time insights. You will be leading the development of large-scale, event-driven backend systems used by millions daily. The project involves building and optimizing robust, scalable, and distributed SaaS infrastructure, driving innovation and reliability across cloud-native services. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery, and you’ll play a key role in shaping technical decisions and mentoring backend developers.

Your main responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of backend developers in daily operations and long-term growth

• Design and implement scalable, event-driven architectures using Kafka and SQS
• Develop and maintain microservices within Kubernetes environments
• Optimize database performance and structure using PostgreSQL and cloud data services
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in languages such as Java, Go, or Clojure
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to align development with business goals
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across distributed systems
• Guide architectural decisions and ensure adherence to best engineering practices
• Drive code quality, testing, and continuous improvement processes
• Rapidly learn new frameworks, languages, and systems as needed

You’re ideal for this role if you have:

• At least 5 years of experience in backend engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading a team of developers
• Hands-on experience in building and scaling SaaS platforms
• Strong understanding of SaaS architecture, multi-tenancy, scalability, and security best practices
• Solid knowledge of Kafka and event-driven architectures
• Hands-on experience with SQS and Kubernetes
• Strong skills in working with PostgreSQL and large-scale databases
• Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Java, Go, or Clojure
• Experience working with cloud data technologies like Athena or BigQuery
• A strong sense of ownership and ability to deliver as part of a team
• Fast learning ability for new technologies and complex systems
• Excellent problem-solving and system design skills

Nice to have:

• Solid Clojure knowledge
• Experience in functional programming
• B.Sc in computer science or equivalent

#GETREADY  to meet with us!

We would like to meet you. If you are interested please apply and attach your CV in English or Polish, including a statement that you agree to our processing and storing of your personal data. You can always also apply by sending us an email at recruitment@itds.pl.

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