Remote Team Lead Node.JS

Description:

• We are a company with a startup soul operating in the proxy and web scraping industry for over 9 years.
• We prioritize collaboration and adaptability in our work environment.
• We are looking for a Team Lead who can code approximately 70% of the time and lead 30% of the time.
• The Team Lead will guide a remote team of 5, which includes 3 Developers, 1 QA, and 1 DevOps, while shipping production-ready Node.js every week.
• The role involves building and scaling high-impact systems, leading and mentoring a growing team, and embracing AI-assisted development.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in managing remote teams and working with high-traffic platforms.

Requirements:

• The candidate must have a minimum of 1+ years of experience in a Team Lead role, managing and mentoring remote teams of developers in a fast-moving startup environment.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience with Node.js in backend development is required, along with some TypeScript experience.
• The candidate should have a proven track record of working with high-traffic platforms and scalable systems.
• Comfort or openness to operating outside managed cloud environments, such as bare-metal, self-hosted, or hybrid setups, is necessary.
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and adaptability to translate business needs into technical solutions are essential.
• The candidate should be open to adopting AI-assisted coding tools and modern development practices.
• A communicative level of English (B2) is required.

Benefits:

• The position offers the opportunity to join a stable and profitable company with many years of healthy growth and no VC pressure.
• Employees can work remotely from anywhere, with a schedule that includes overlap for team sync in the CET time zone.
• The company encourages experimentation and fresh thinking, allowing employees to try new ideas.
• Team members have the opportunity to shape the code by picking tools, setting rules, and designing the system.
• There is an open feedback culture that promotes clear communication and constant improvement.
• The company rewards great work with good pay and benefits.