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

We offer you:

ITDS Business Consultants is involved in many various, innovative and professional IT projects for international companies in the financial industry in Europe. We offer an environment for professional, ambitious, and driven people. The offer includes:

• Stable and long-term cooperation with very good conditions 
• Enhance your skills and develop your expertise in the financial industry
• Work on the most strategic projects available in the market
• Define your career roadmap and develop yourself in the best and fastest possible way by delivering strategic projects for different clients of ITDS over several years
• Participate in Social Events, training, and work in an international environment
• Access to attractive Medical Package
• Access to Multisport Program
• Access to Pluralsight

Internal job number #6840

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