Python Engineer Team Lead

Phiture; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global software company is seeking a Python Engineer Team Lead to manage and deliver backend engineering projects. You will lead a team, optimize data flows, and ensure scalable systems in a remote-first environment. Ideal candidates have over 6 years of experience in backend engineering, strong leadership skills, and an understanding of performance optimization. Join a supportive culture that values flexibility, professional development, and team engagement through remote work opportunities.

Leistungen

Vacation and public holidays

Medical insurance or health care compensation

Access to top conferences and events

Flexible working schedule

Coworking costs coverage program

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years of backend engineering experience including distributed systems design.
• 2+ years in a role with technical leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with planning, estimation, and delivering complex projects.

Aufgaben

• Take full ownership of planning and delivering platform roadmap items.
• Lead the backend engineers in the team, organizing day-to-day work.
• Collaborate with product owners and solution architects on priorities.

Kenntnisse

Backend engineering

Distributed systems design

Performance optimization

Team leadership

Project planning and estimation

English (B1+)

Jobbeschreibung

SplitMetrics is a global software company offering an ecosystem of products and services that serve as a growth engine for top mobile‑first businesses worldwide.

Our ecosystem includes:

• SplitMetrics Acquire, a platform for automating and optimizing Apple Ads.
• SplitMetrics Agency, a full‑service mobile marketing agency staffed by top experts.
• SplitMetrics Optimize, an A/B testing platform recognized as the ASO Tool of the Year.
• App Radar by SplitMetrics: an ASO platform with advanced keyword and competitor insights.

Why SplitMetrics?

• For almost 10 years, we've been at the forefront of the mobile marketing industry, providing an ecosystem of market‑leading technologies.
• An Apple Ads Partner, SplitMetrics is the 1st company to build the Apple Ads management platform.
• Working with top mobile companies and brands globally: Skyscanner, Glovo, Flo, Babbel, Wooga and many more.
• Generating an impressive transaction volume, with over $1 billion in ad spend flowing through our ecosystem.
• Integrated AI into our strategic approach since 2023.
• Effectively collaborate across 20+ countries with a remote‑first and supportive culture.

We're looking for

Python Engineer Team Lead who will join our team.

What you will do:

• Take full ownership of planning and delivering platform roadmap items.
• Lead the backend engineers in the team, organize day‑to‑day work and ensure predictable delivery.
• Plan work for the next quarter and contribute to high‑level multi‑quarter planning together with Director of Engineering.
• Improve delivery accuracy, reduce delays, and manage risks early.
• Design and develop scalable high‑load backend solutions used across the company.
• Optimize data flows, performance, and system reliability.
• Drive modernization of legacy services, architecture improvements and technical debt reduction.
• Collaborate with product owners, solution architects and other teams on priorities and alignment.
• Ensure proper documentation, visibility and knowledge sharing inside the team.

About you:

• 6+ years of backend engineering experience including distributed systems design.
• 2+ years in a role with technical leadership responsibilities (team leader, senior leading others, etc.).
• Experience with planning, estimation and delivering complex projects.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization and scalability principles.
• Confident in owning decisions with business impact.
• Able to work under high delivery pressure and manage trade‑offs.
• B1+ English level.

How we measure success in this role:

• Quarterly plans are stable and delivered close to commitments.
• Risk management is proactive, not reactive.
• Architecture supports scale, performance and future product goals.
• Team productivity and predictability improved over the previous year.

What is there for you?

• Time Off: Vacation and public holidays following your country's regulations. Additional PTOs annually for personal rejuvenation.
• Health and Wellness: Medical insurance or health care compensation. Paid sick leave to prioritize your well‑being.
• Professional Development: Top online/offline conferences and mobile industry events. Internal courses for continuous professional development.
• Performance and Growth: Micro‑management‑free and supportive management style. Semi‑annual performance review sessions. New career opportunities through our internal mobility program.
• Team Engagement: Corporate online events and offline team retreats. Collaboration between teams through shared OKRs. Environment conducive to open dialogue and constructive feedback.
• Work Flexibility: Flexible working schedule for a better work‑life balance. Remote‑first working environment.
• Workspace Options: Coworking costs coverage program. Office hubs in key locations for a convenient and productive work environment.

Our Culture

• Move Fast
• Get Sh*t Done
• Build Together
• Strive for Transparency
• Own What You Do
• Learn + Share = Excel

Remote Hiring Guidelines

At SplitMetrics, we welcome team members from various countries. While all our roles are remote, certain positions may have specific eligibility requirements based on location. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.