Backend Team Lead

About the Role

As a Backend Team Lead at Similarweb, you will be at the forefront of leading a dynamic team dedicated to developing large-scale solutions using cutting-edge technologies. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and are passionate about leading teams and driving technological advancements.

What You Will Do

• Lead a Growing Team: Build and lead a new team, providing technical mentoring, supporting personal growth, and driving execution.
• Agile Solutions: Work in a startup-like environment delivering Agile solutions.
• Tech Mastery: Design, code, and manage large-scale, highly available services using technologies like .NET Core, Python, Spark, and React, all on AWS with CI/CD on Kubernetes.
• Innovate: Lead the design of complex applications within a Big Data environment, tackling challenging server-side issues.
• Collaborate: Work closely with Product Managers and other Team Leaders to plan and implement an efficient development process.
• Problem-Solve: Tackle tough problems and find creative solutions.
• Have lots of fun!

What We’re Looking For

• Leadership Experience: 1+ year of experience leading engineering teams
• Coding Skills: Proficiency in OOP languages like C#, Python, Java, Go, etc.
• Tech Enthusiast: Eager to take on challenges and learn new technologies.
• Code Quality: Passion for clear code, product usability, and robust architectures.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to coordinate with various technical teams.
• Hands-On Leader: You love to be in the thick of it, leading by example.

Why You’ll Love Being a Similarwebber

• Product Passion: Our digital intelligence platform is the best in the world.
• Big Ideas Welcome: We encourage open dialogue and empower you to bring your ideas to the table.
• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model - 3 days in our vibrant office and 2 days working remotely.
• Our Office: Step into our brand new, modern office located in the dynamic DOCK IN area (Prague 8).
• Comprehensive Benefits: Your well-being is not just a buzzword! We provide 25 days of vacation, an extra day off on your birthday month, 5 sick days, extra parental leave, sport allowance, competitive compensation, and much more.
• State of the art tech stack: We adopt innovation and develop using the latest technologies and the best hardware.
• Team events: At Similarweb, we believe in the power of community. That's why we organize team-building events, parties, and company events multiple times a year or weekly, lunches or happy hours.
• Access to Equity programs: Share the success of Similarweb by becoming a shareholder in the company.
• Career Growth: Interested in becoming a VP or want to transition into a different department? Whether it’s Career Week, personalized coaching, or our ongoing learning solutions, you’ll find all the tools and opportunities you need to develop your career right here.

Diversity isn’t just a buzzword

People want to work in a place where they can be themselves. We strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the communities we serve, where everyone is empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to inclusivity across race, gender, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, age, religion, spirituality, identity and experience. Our culture of equality and mutual respect also helps us better understand and serve our customers in a world that is becoming more global, more diverse, and more digital every day.