Backend Software Engineering Team Lead

sportygroup· Sporty Technical
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🌍 Remote📍 Europe - Remote

About this role

About the role

As the Team Lead for our software development team, you will play a key role in driving the architecture, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will lead a group of talented developers, ensuring smooth collaboration, technical innovation, and strong delivery results. Your responsibilities will encompass both hands-on coding and line management, helping the team grow, improve, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Our Stack 

  • Language: Java 17
  • Frameworks: Spring Boot (Tomcat, Netty), Spring Data, Spring Cloud
  • Architecture: Microservices, REST API, Message Queues
  • Database: MySQL, MyBatis, MongoDB
  • Caching: Redis (AWS ElastiCache), ElasticSearch
  • Message Queue: RocketMQ
  • Cloud: Kubernetes, AWS
  • Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Tempo, AWS CloudWatch, OpenTracing
  • CI/CD: Jenkins, ArgoCD

What you'll be doing

  • Lead and mentor a talented development team in the EU region, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
  • Provide technical leadership and ensure best practices in software development, code quality, and architecture
  • Participate in high-level architecture and design decisions for complex software systems
  • Drive the development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions
  • Conduct regular code reviews, offering constructive feedback to improve the team’s skills and output
  • Manage team members' performance and career development
  • Help drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and techniques

What you'll bring

  • 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend technologies (e.g. Java, Node.js, Python, Go, etc.)
  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership role, with experience in mentoring, performance reviews, work allocation
  • Strong experience in software architecture and designing scalable, reliable systems
  • Hands-on experience in backend development, with expertise in APIs and microservices 
  • Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to manage and collaborate within a remote, diverse team
  • A passion for technology and innovation, with a drive to solve complex technical challenges

What’s in it for you

  • Sporty is a remote first company in pursuit of sustainability
  • A competitive salary + individual performance based bonuses every quarter
  • 28 days paid annual leave
  • Our core working hours are 10am-3pm in your local time zone with flexibility outside of this
  • Referral bonuses & flash bonuses
  • Top of the line equipment
  • Annual company retreats to provide great internal networking opportunities

Interview Process

  • Remote video screening with our Talent Acquisition Team 
  • Offline Take home assignment
  • Remote video interview with Team Members (60 Mins)
  • Final discussion with the hiring manager (60 mins)

If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Every application is reviewed by a member of our team (AI is not used in our recruitment process), and we aim to respond within 48 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Backend Software Engineering Team Lead position at sportygroup?
The salary for this Backend Software Engineering Team Lead role at sportygroup is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Backend Software Engineering Team Lead job at sportygroup remote?
Yes, this Backend Software Engineering Team Lead position at sportygroup is remote, with team members based in Europe - Remote. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Which team or department does the Backend Software Engineering Team Lead at sportygroup belong to?
This Backend Software Engineering Team Lead position is part of the Sporty Technical department at sportygroup. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Backend Software Engineering Team Lead position at sportygroup?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to sportygroup's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Backend Software Engineering Team Lead job at sportygroup posted?
This Backend Software Engineering Team Lead position at sportygroup was posted on Jul 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Backend Software Engineering Team Lead
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