Backend Tech Lead

Example of your Goal

• Launch a new Instagram Channel from the engineering side in communication with the Product Owner and the Cross-Functional Team. Ensure we make the right architectural decisions during the integration and meet our deadline.

What you'll do:

• Technically lead and make decision about architecture and other technical aspects of the product.
• Ensure timely delivery of new features, maintain existing ones.
• Establish high engineering excellence metrics.
• Actively contribute to resolving challenges by participating in code reviews, system design discussions, and occasionally engaging in hands-on coding to support and coach team members.
• Actively participate in building and maintaining the technical roadmap.

Expectations

• 5+ years of experience working in a product team as a PHP developer (we use PHP 8).
• High level of hands-on technical experience in software development and architecture, with several years of experience working as a senior software developer.
• Ability to use relational databases (we use PostgreSQL).
• Experience in writing testable code and test cases.
• Profound expertise in backend software development and system design.
• Experience in Agile values and principles.

What we value in our leaders:

• Communication. Ability to clearly and effectively convey thoughts and ideas while actively listening and responding to others.
• Collaboration. Effectively working with others to achieve common goals. Ability to ask questions and seek help.
• Proactivity. Ability to take initiative and anticipate future challenges or opportunities, rather than merely reacting to events as they occur.
• Sense of Ownership. Being accountable for their actions, taking ownership of decisions and projects.
• Flexibility. Ability to pick things up on the go, readiness to keep moving the needle even though the conditions are not perfect (they’re never perfect).
• Adaptability. Ability to adjust effectively to new conditions, being open to change, learning new skills and maintaining a positive attitude in uncertainty or unexpected situations.
• Product orientedness. Strong interest in product and focus on customer needs. Continuously seeking ways to enhance product features, performance, and value.
• Self-awareness. Ability to reflect on and recognize how own emotions, strengths, weaknesses and values impact one's actions and decisions.

What we offer

• We care about your growth, well-being, and comfort.
• Candidates outside of Barcelona can start onboarding and complete the probation period remotely with further relocation to the city for a hybrid work format.
• Relocation support through airplane tickets, accommodations for up to three weeks, and a relocation bonus.
• Professional development budget for relevant conference tickets, training programs, or courses.
• Flexible benefits plan to choose the perks that fit your needs.
• Health insurance, including dentistry, psychology sessions, nutrition consultations, surgery, and travel assistance.
• Free meals and snacks in the office.
• Hybrid work format to choose between home and office.