Team Lead (mobile apps)

Coda

Amsterdam

On-site

EUR 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Qualifications

  • 10+ years in software engineering with strong product mindset.
  • 4+ years in a technical leadership role (Tech Lead/Engineering Manager).
  • Experience designing, building, and operating large-scale production systems.
  • Solid understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS).
  • Data-driven, analytical, and able to improve team productivity in agile environments.
  • Excellent communication and leadership across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Curious and adaptable, with a willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of full-stack engineers, delivering product and technical initiatives while balancing speed, quality, and long-term maintainability.
  • Recruit, develop, and mentor engineers, fostering a high-performing team and supporting career growth.
  • Own one or more key systems at Coda, guiding their technical direction and shaping an ambitious roadmap with your team.
  • Guide prioritization, resolve complex technical challenges, and promote best practices.
  • Oversee timelines and deliverables; ensure resources are allocated efficiently and projects meet quality standards.
  • Collaborate with Product and cross-functional teams to align goals and drive execution from OKRs to day-to-day delivery.
  • Oversee modern platforms and technologies to maximize value delivered by engineering teams.

Skills

Tech leadership
Mentoring
Strategic thinking
Hands-on coding
Communication
People management

Tools

AWS
Next.js
React Native
NestJS
GraphQL
TypeScript
GitLab
GitHub Actions
Kubernetes
CI/CD
Postman
Jest

Job description

Why Coda

Coda is a global growth engine for commerce, connecting people, digital products, and payments through trusted monetization and distribution solutions.

With 600+ people from 57 nationalities across 23 locations, we’re a truly global team headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Amsterdam, Dubai, Bristol, Shanghai, Eindhoven, and across Southeast Asia.

We power global commerce through a dual model. Our B2B solutions, Codapay, Coda Webstore, Coda Links, Coda Distribution, and Giftcloud, enable publishers and brands to monetize and distribute digital content globally. On the consumer side, we operate a portfolio of trusted storefronts including Codashop, Recharge.com, Startselect.com, and mobiletopup.co.uk, that give customers secure and easy access to game top-ups, digital credits, vouchers, gift cards and prepaid products in over 70 markets.

Our culture is built on respect, ownership, and collaboration. We move fast, support each other, and celebrate wins together.

If you’re looking to grow your career and make a real impact in a global team, Coda is the place for you.

The opportunity

You’ll join the Recharge team in Amsterdam, part of a global e-commerce platform that makes digital payments simple, fast, and accessible worldwide. From gift cards and gaming vouchers to prepaid payment cards and mobile top-ups, Recharge connects millions of consumers with digital products from leading brands such as Apple, Google, Vodafone, PlayStation, and PaysafeCard.

At Coda, Tech Leads play a pivotal role in shaping both our technology and our teams. Beyond technical expertise, they inspire and develop engineers, foster a culture of trust and collaboration, and take ownership of key technical decisions. With the autonomy to drive meaningful change, our leaders balance innovation, execution, and long-term scalability.

We’re looking for a Tech Lead who is equally passionate about people and technology. You’ll lead a talented engineering team, shape the technical direction of our platforms, and drive the delivery of scalable, high‑quality solutions. Along the way, you’ll empower engineers to grow, champion engineering best practices, and help build a collaborative, high‑performing team that makes a real impact.

What you’ll do
  • Lead a team of full-stack engineers, driving successful delivery of product and technical initiatives while balancing speed, quality, and long-term maintainability
  • Recruit, develop, and mentor engineers, fostering a high‑performing team and supporting their career growth
  • Take ownership of one or more key systems at Coda, driving their technical direction and shaping an ambitious roadmap with your team
  • Guide the team with prioritazation, resolving complex technical challenges, and adopting best practices
  • Oversee project timelines and deliverables. Ensure resources are allocated efficiently and projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
  • Collaborate with Product and cross‑functional teams to align on goals, define priorities, drive execution from OKRs to day‑to‑day delivery, and communicate progress, risks, and technical direction
  • Oversee the utilisation of modern platforms and technologies, ensuring they are leveraged effectively to maximise the value the engineering teams deliver.
Our Tech Stack

AWS, Next.js, React Native, NestJS, GraphQL, Typescript, Gitlab, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, CI/CD, DBT, Playwright, Postman, Jest, etc.

What you have
  • Passion for building great products and solving complex engineering challenges
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 4+ years in a technical leadership role (Tech Lead, Engineering Manager, or similar)
  • Strong hands‑on experience designing, building, and operating large‑scale production systems, with the ability to write and review high‑quality code
  • Solid understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, data technologies (RDBMS, NoSQL, message queues), and cloud platforms such as AWS
  • Data driven mindset with the ability to analyze information, make informed decisions, and continuously improve team productivity in an agile environment
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and people leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across both technical and non‑technical teams
  • Curious and adaptable, with a willingness to learn new technologies. Experience with security, cryptography, or machine learning is a plus.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing the unique qualities of every individual, regardless of gender, race, age, religion, disability, or other local protected classes. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.

Due to the large number of exceptional applications we receive, we can only reach out to shortlisted candidates. If you don’t hear from us, rest assured there may be another opportunity at Coda that aligns better with your unique abilities. Remember to check our Careers Page for more exciting job openings!

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