Backend Team Lead (Full Remote within Spain)

We’re looking for a Backend Developer Team Lead who is passionate about their work, adapts easily, and shares our company values!

ABOUT US

At Leadtech, we’ve been redefining digital businesses since 2009, creating innovative online solutions that reach millions of users every month. With a diverse team of over 700 members from 23+ nationalities, we’re united by a passion for creativity and collaboration. 

We specialize in delivering user-centric experiences across web and mobile platforms, where people can connect with our products like never before.

We’re proud of our global reach and committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual contributes to our shared vision of bringing cutting-edge projects to life. Learn more about our journey and mission on our About Us page!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Due to continuous growth, we are excited to welcome a motivated Backend Team Lead to help us align software development with business goals to drive organizational success.

As a Backend Team Lead, you’ll play a vital role in establishing high quality standards in terms of technical knowledge, organization, and team management, and be responsible for improving code quality. Working closely with the Product Team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both our products and processes.

If you’re passionate about solving complex problems, collaborating across departments, and driving results, this role is perfect for you!

Team Management and Leadership

● Be the point of reference for backend developers.

● Plan 'One to One' personal meetings for proper follow-up.

● Plan, organize, and lead team meetings and ensure that actions are taken based on team discussions. Provide opportunities for collaboration and expression.

● Plan the team's global objectives.

● Manage team vacations and other absences.

Team Development

● Identify specific training needs for team members and manage them (internal, external, or cross-training with other teams).

● Establish individualized goals to work on individual career plans.

● Prepare the annual performance evaluation and conduct meetings with each team member.

● Identify team growth needs and plan for new additions.

● Support and organize the onboarding process for new hires according to company guidelines.

Technical/Business Knowledge

● Organization, prioritization, and task definition.

● Review of work and quality control.

● Coordination of tasks, priorities, and backlog to ensure project deadlines and expectations are met: from design to production deployment.

● Support and involvement in strategic project decisions and other departments: guide, align, and propose improvement actions.

● Assist in implementing processes and propose appropriate tools for each task.

● Provide guidance to the development department on code improvements and quality.

● Code pieces programming and technical task resolution.

Requirements

What will make you stand out from the crowd

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 5+ years of programming experience with PHP/Typescript as the primary language.
• 3+ years of experience as a backend programmer.
• 2+ years of experience in developing high-availability applications on AWS cloud.
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (SOLID, KISS, DRY).
• Clean Architecture, event-driven systems, and Serverless architecture.
• Previous experience in managing development teams is a plus.

Benefits

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US?

Growth and career development

• At Leadtech, we prioritize your growth. Enjoy a flexible career path with personalized internal training and an annual budget for external learning opportunities.

Work-Life balance

• Benefit from a flexible schedule with flextime (7 - 9:30 a.m. start, 3:30 - 6 p.m. end) and the option of working full remote or from our Barcelona office. Enjoy free Friday afternoons with a 7-hour workday, plus a 35-hour workweek in July and August so you can savor summer!

Comprehensive benefits

• Competitive salary, full-time permanent contract, and top-tier private health insurance (including dental and psychological services).
• 25 days of vacation plus your birthday off, with flexible vacation options—no blackout days!

Unique Perks

• If you wish to come, in our office in Barcelona you’ll find it coplete with free coffee, fresh fruit, snacks, a game room, and a rooftop terrace with stunning Mediterranean views.
• Additional benefits include ticket restaurant and nursery vouchers, paid directly from your gross salary.

Join us in an environment where you’re free to innovate, learn, and grow alongside passionate professionals. At Leadtech, you’ll tackle exciting challenges and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering exceptional user experiences

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Leadtech is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, which means we encourage applications from people with different backgrounds, interests, and personal circumstances. Our team welcomes applicants regardless of their race, gender, age, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, and/or disabilities. All we need is your high energy, skills, and willingness to be part of a great project!

Location

Our exceptional offices are in Barcelona's Blue Building, right on the city's seafront. Besides our stunning views, you'll enjoy perks such as free fruit, snacks, and coffee and will be able to take part in our game competitions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

The personal data you provide will be used solely to manage your candidacy for the purposes of this position. You can exercise your rights of access, rectification, or cancellation by sending a letter to Avenida Litoral, 12-14, 5ta planta, Barcelona 08005. Additionally, you can email us at protecciondedatos@LeadTech.com, including documentation proving your identity.