Team Lead, Engineering

Role Overview

Lead a high-performing engineering team within a fast-scaling global technology organization shaping the future of work. Combine hands-on technical contribution with strong leadership, guiding a cross-functional team in building scalable, reliable, and user-centric systems.

What You Will Do

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and applications, provide technical direction, architectural guidance, and code review oversight, mentor and support engineers, collaborate with Product and Design teams, drive technical planning and execution, and identify and mitigate technical risks.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex system challenges, and is passionate about mentoring engineers. Your work will directly impact global users by powering mission-critical HR and payroll infrastructure at scale.

Requirements

• Strong experience in software engineering with proven leadership experience managing engineering teams
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including OOP principles, system design, and scalable architecture
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript, with hands-on experience building production-grade systems
• Advanced SQL skills, including complex query design, performance tuning, and data modeling
• Experience working with APIs, distributed systems, and debugging complex system interactions
• Proven ability to operate production systems, handle incidents, and perform root cause analysis
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work across code, data, and infrastructure layers
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams and influencing technical and product decisions
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with high autonomy
• Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge decisions and advocate for technical excellence

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with additional stock grant opportunities based on role and location
• Fully remote working environment with optional co-working space access (WeWork)
• Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Additional perks and benefits depending on employment status and country
• Opportunity to work in a globally distributed, high-impact engineering organization
• Strong focus on career growth, leadership development, and continuous learning
• Inclusive and diverse work culture supporting collaboration and innovation
• Exposure to large-scale, complex systems powering global HR and payroll infrastructure