Team Lead

Summary

Join our US-based, fully remote tech scale-up as a Team Lead! We're looking for a seasoned leader with a proven track record in building and optimizing scalable systems. You'll lead a distributed team of Node.JS developers, mentor team members, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions. This hands-on role requires expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, SQL and NoSQL databases, and AI-powered coding tools. You'll collaborate with stakeholders, optimize complex systems, and ensure platform security. We offer a long-term remote position, flexibility in working hours, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• English - communicative level (B2)
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing and mentoring remote teams of developers
• 5+ years of experience with Node.js in backend development. Proven track record of working with high-traffic platforms and scalable systems
• 2+ years of experience with TypeScript
• Deep expertise in both SQL and NoSQL databases, including performance optimization and schema design
• Experience working in a SaaS startup environment and remote teams
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance technical feasibility, business priorities, and team capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a remote team of Node.JS developers, cultivating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance
• Actively contribute to team goals while promoting ownership and mutual support
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions by removing blockers, guiding priorities, and implementing best practices in development, testing, and deployment for efficient workflows and robust code
• Mentor and coach team members to help them grow technically and professionally, providing feedback and fostering their development
• Align the team's efforts with business goals by collaborating across stakeholders and teams to clarify priorities and objectives
• Serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating business needs into actionable technical plans
• Refactor and optimize complex systems to manage high traffic, ensuring stability while scaling
• Work on platforms that handle millions of requests per second and terabytes of data
• Design and optimize database architectures for both SQL and NoSQL systems in near-real-time, high-traffic environments
• Create efficient schemas, perform query optimization, and tune the performance of distributed databases
• Work hands-on with back-end technologies and contribute to the platform’s ongoing evolution
• Utilize AI-powered coding tools like GitHub, Co-pilot, Cursor, Aider, or similar platforms to enhance development speed, improve code quality, and solve complex coding challenges
• Oversee the resolution of client-facing issues and bugs by diagnosing and troubleshooting problems
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality fixes and features that ensure client satisfaction
• Ensure the platform’s security by implementing best practices for software development and architecture, particularly in high-traffic systems
• Measure and monitor system performance using tools like ElasticSearch, Kibana, or similar (Grafana)

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in AI-driven software development and experience leveraging tools like GitHub Co-pilot to improve development efficiency

Benefits

• Long-term and full-time remote contractor position (40h/week)
• Working in a company with nine years of consistent growth and financial stability
• Leading a highly talented and experienced global team from all over the world
• Flexibility in terms of working hours