Engineering Team Leader (Python)

Tylko; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Multisport card

Discount on Tylko products

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Join Tylko in Warsaw as an Engineering Team Leader (Python). Lead the Backoffice Engineering Team responsible for internal systems powering logistics, warehouse, accounting, and BI. Drive ERP integration and AI-driven automation, shaping scalable operations.

You will mentor engineers, set technical direction, collaborate with business partners, and ensure reliable, secure systems while growing the team in a fast-paced, design-forward company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a backend engineering team.
• Expert-level Python & Django capability.
• Strong system design and API architecture skills.
• Experience with observability, monitoring and incident response.
• Understanding of ERP platforms and backend integration.
• Awareness of security and compliance for financial data.
• CI/CD and DevOps fundamentals using Docker, Linux, GCP.
• Fluent Polish and good English.

Responsibilities

• Own technical quality and architecture of team systems.
• Lead the team with regular 1-on-1s and growth paths.
• Drive ERP implementation and backend integration.
• Act as technical voice in cross-functional planning.
• Own system reliability, observability, alerts and postmortems.
• Embed AI/automation to improve efficiency.

Skills

Backend leadership

Python & Django

System design

Observability

ERP integration

Security practices

CI/CD

Docker

Polish fluency

English fluency

Tools

Docker

Linux

GCP

Job description

Job Overview

Join Tylko, where design meets technology. Founded in Warsaw, Poland, in 2015, Tylko is redefining how we design, shop for, and experience furniture. Frustrated by mass‑produced, one‑size‑fits‑all solutions, the team created something smarter: bespoke storage that balances cutting‑edge technology, premium craftsmanship, and sustainable production. With millimetre‑perfect precision, every piece is made‑to‑order and crafted locally, minimising waste and maximising longevity. The result? A new standard in furniture – one that fits your space, your style, and your life.

Why It Matters

We’re not just building furniture. We’re changing how people think about living with it. By merging technology and design, we help people create spaces that truly reflect who they are. If you believe that good design can make everyday life better, you’ll feel right at home here.

How We Work

We believe in small teams, big ideas, and simple processes. No endless paperwork, no silos. Just open communication, shared goals, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We start small, think big, and move fast, because progress always beats perfection. At Tylko, collaboration and trust aren’t buzzwords – they’re how we work. From day one, you’re part of a team that makes real decisions and brings them to life together. You’ll have the freedom to share ideas, turn them into action, and shape the space around you literally. Here, learning isn’t a bonus. It’s part of the job.

About the Role

We're looking for a strong Engineering Team Leader (Python) to join our Backoffice Engineering Team responsible for the internal systems that keep Tylko's operations running. The Backoffice Engineering Team builds and maintains the internal systems that power Tylko's core operations — logistics, warehouse management, accounting, customer support, and business intelligence. The team's mission is to automate operational workflows so the business can scale without proportional headcount growth. Over the next two years, the team will drive the implementation of an ERP system (starting with the accounting domain) and embed AI‑driven automation across internal processes. The team is composed of Python developers and works in close partnership with the business functions that depend on what they build.

What You’ll Do

• Own the technical quality and architecture of the systems the team builds, setting the bar, making the hard calls, and ensuring decisions are well documented and consistently applied.
• Lead and develop the team through regular 1‑on‑1s, clear growth paths, and a culture of genuine ownership that doesn't bottleneck on you.
• Drive ERP implementation by integrating modules seamlessly into existing backend systems and ensuring the solution is stable, secure, and easy to evolve.
• Act as the technical voice in cross‑functional planning, surfacing constraints, risks, and trade‑offs to business stakeholders before commitments are made.
• Own system reliability and observability, including monitoring, alerting, the on‑call process, and postmortems that lead to meaningful improvements.
• Embed AI and automation into the team's work by identifying opportunities across significant initiatives and delivering measurable efficiency gains.

Why Tylko?

Being a part of the Tylko team goes beyond clocking in every day. We celebrate inclusivity and work together to build a culture of happy, healthy employees who are truly heard. We provide:

• One bonus day off every month (in addition to regular days off)
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Multisport card
• A generous discount on all Tylko products
• A dog‑friendly office

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading a backend engineering team — setting technical direction, growing engineers, and being accountable for delivery, not just contributing as an IC.
• Expert‑level Python & Django — able to review, guide, and set standards across the team's codebase.
• Strong system design and API architecture skills — experience making architecture decisions stick across a team.
• Experience with observability, monitoring, alerting, and incident response for backend systems.
• Understanding of ERP platforms and how they integrate with backend systems.
• Awareness of security and compliance practices for systems handling financial or operational data.
• CI/CD and DevOps fundamentals — comfortable with Docker, Linux, GCP; able to work effectively with the Platform team.
• Fluent Polish and good command of English.
• Working in our Warsaw office 3 days a week.

Ready to Design the Future with Us?

If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter, your curiosity is fuel, and your work has real impact — let’s talk. Join Tylko and help us make furniture smarter, homes happier, and everyday life a little more beautiful.