Backend Software Engineering Team Lead

Sporty Group·Global - Remote·Engineering

What they offer

Permanent contract
Per the ad.
Fully remote
Per the ad.

What they ask for

Have the right to work in Spain
Sporty Group doesn't mention sponsorship, but this role may fit the Digital nomad visa.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Have 8+ years of experience
Lead-level role.

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About the role

As the Team Lead for our software development team, you will play a key role in driving the architecture, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will lead a group of talented developers, ensuring smooth collaboration, technical innovation, and strong delivery results. Your responsibilities will encompass both hands-on coding and line management, helping the team grow, improve, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

Lead and mentor a talented development team in the EU region, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
Provide technical leadership and ensure best practices in software development, code quality, and architecture
Participate in high-level architecture and design decisions for complex software systems
Drive the development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions
Conduct regular code reviews, offering constructive feedback to improve the team’s skills and output
Manage team members' performance and career development
Help drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and techniques

What we're looking for

8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend technologies (e.g. Java, Node.js, Python, Go, etc.)
2+ years of experience in a leadership role, with experience in mentoring, performance reviews, work allocation
Strong experience in software architecture and designing scalable, reliable systems
Hands-on experience in backend development, with expertise in APIs and microservices
Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to manage and collaborate within a remote, diverse team
A passion for technology and innovation, with a drive to solve complex technical challenges

What you'll get

Sporty is a remote first company in pursuit of sustainability
A competitive salary + individual performance based bonuses every quarter
28 days paid annual leave
Our core working hours are 10am-3pm in your local time zone with flexibility outside of this
Referral bonuses & flash bonuses
Top of the line equipment
Annual company retreats to provide great internal networking opportunities

Hiring process

Remote video screening with our Talent Acquisition Team
Offline Take home assignment
Remote video interview with Team Members (60 Mins)
Final discussion with the hiring manager (60 mins)

If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Every application is reviewed by a member of our team (AI is not used in our recruitment process), and we aim to respond within 48 hours.