Team lead
Tech Lead builds and deploys high-scale backend systems in Rust, Postgres, and Redis while leading team through mentoring, sprint planning, and technical decisions as a player-coach (80% coding).
About the job
What You’ll Do
- Design, build, and deploy high-quality backend code in a fast-paced environment.
- Develop and scale new products and new product features while ensuring stability and performance.
- Own technical challenges, making decisions that balance speed, reliability, and maintainability.
- Lead the team through management, sprint planning, mentoring, and execution.
- Optimize infrastructure, databases, and system architecture for high availability and efficiency.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience designing and building high-scale backend systems.
- Strong technical, architectural, and troubleshooting skills.
- Good “taste” for software and API design.
- Proven ability to lead teams, organize projects, and drive execution.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Prior experience as a Tech Lead, Engineering Manager, or similar leadership role.
- Experience with Rust, Postgres, and Redis (or ability to ramp up quickly).">
Skills
Rust, Postgres, Redis, Backend Systems, API Design, System Architecture, Infrastructure
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