Backend Software Engineering Team Lead

Sporty is a remote-first technology company focused on building scalable digital products with modern cloud-native architectures. The Backend Software Engineering Team Lead drives backend architecture, leads EU-based development teams, ensures high-quality microservices delivery, and mentors engineers while contributing hands-on to Java-based distributed systems built on AWS and Kubernetes.

Sporty is seeking a Backend Software Engineering Team Lead to guide architecture, development, and delivery of scalable backend systems within a remote-first environment. This role combines hands-on engineering with team leadership, ensuring high-quality microservices, strong collaboration, and continuous process improvement. You will oversee technical design decisions while mentoring engineers and driving performance across the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a backend development team, fostering a high-performance engineering culture
- Participate in architectural design and decision-making for scalable microservices systems
- Drive end-to-end development from requirements gathering through deployment
- Conduct code reviews and promote best practices in code quality and system design
- Manage team performance, work allocation, and career development initiatives
- Improve development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and operational reliability

Requirements:
- 8+ years of backend development experience, including Java or similar technologies
- 2+ years of leadership experience mentoring engineers and managing performance
- Strong expertise in microservices architecture, REST APIs, and distributed systems
- Experience with Spring Boot, message queues, relational and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with cloud-native infrastructure, Kubernetes, and AWS environments
- Excellent English communication skills for remote collaboration

Benefits:
- Remote-first work environment with flexible core hours
- Competitive salary with quarterly performance bonuses
- 28 days paid annual leave
- Annual company retreats and top-tier equipment

This full-time remote leadership role offers the opportunity to build and scale backend systems while developing high-performing engineering teams.