Team Lead (Engineering)

Fresha; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 279,000 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

Fresha in Warsaw is seeking a hands-on Team Lead to oversee engineering projects and manage the performance of the technical team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in system design, coding, and leadership skills. With a focus on mentoring and continuous improvement, this role involves setting ambitious goals and ensuring timely project delivery.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and aims to make a significant impact within the global beauty and wellness industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in system design and architecture.
• Experience in managing technical teams and projects.
• Able to deliver large systems in multiple languages.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the technical vision and strategy of engineering projects.
• Mentor and provide guidance to engineering team members.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects with a focus on quality.

Skills

System design

Coding

Technical guidance

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Job description

Location: Warsaw, Poland — Onsite (4 days on-site)

Contract: B2B · 25–40k PLN net /month + RSUs

The AI-powered OS for beauty, wellness and self-care

Fresha is the operating system for the global beauty, wellness and self-care industry, connecting and powering everything from salons and barbers to spas, medspas, fitness studios and health practices. Fresha is the leading AI operating system trusted by millions of consumers and businesses worldwide. Fresha is used by 130,000+ businesses and 450,000+ stylists and professionals worldwide, processing over 1 billion appointments to date. Empowering businesses with an all-in-one platform for bookings, point-of-sale, marketing, and more, while connecting consumers to local services.

Role Overview

Given our exciting and progressive growth plans, we are looking for an exceptional hands‑on Team Lead to join our global business. Reporting directly to the Head of Engineering, and collaborating closely with the Product Manager and Staff Engineer, you will be accountable for the technical vision, strategy, planning and coordination of engineering projects at Fresha while proactively managing technical risks. Team Lead is accountable for the team performance (ensuring processes are followed, estimates are reliable, communication is proactive, the code is well‑architected) and a line manager for their team members. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced and changing environment, enjoys working autonomously, relishes challenges, and seeks to make a significant impact.

All Fresha employees work from our office four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely on Wednesdays. Warsaw office: 20th Floor, Aleje Jerozolimskie 81, 02‑001 Warsaw, Poland.

Team Management and Support

• Set ambitious yet achievable goals for the engineering team, maintaining high‑tech standards and objectives.
• Ensure the team has a clear understanding of their responsibilities and expectations.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance, drawing from your deep system design and coding expertise.
• Facilitate continuous learning and improvement for your team.
• Make sure your team follows our engineering practices by leading from the front.
• Recognise and make trade‑offs with respect to the whole system.

Priorities and Process

• Collaborate with team members to identify and address process inefficiencies by leveraging your experience in making architectural and design decisions.
• Ensure the timely delivery of your team’s projects, which will ultimately have a tangible impact on Fresha’s success.
• Actively contribute code, fix bugs, and resolve issues to help drive the team's progress.
• Understand deeply the entire architecture for a major part of the business and articulate clearly the scaling and reliability limits of that area.

Added Bonus

• Assist in interviewing, hiring, and training employees, ensuring they meet the engineering quality standards you uphold.
• Track and analyse performance metrics for the team and your functional area.
• Support the Head of Engineering in executing ad‑hoc projects, drawing from your experience in anticipating technical issues and making strategic technology decisions.

What We Are Looking For

• This is a highly technical and hands‑on role.
• Proven experience in system design, coding, and architecture, with a track record of successfully delivering large systems in multiple languages.
• Skilled in identifying and addressing process inefficiencies, leveraging technical expertise to drive improvements.
• Ability to break down complex problems into potential solutions, knowns and unknowns, to achieve a solid resolution quickly.
• Experience creating an architecture that enables many potential futures without knowing what the future is.
• Lead by example (ownership, quality, proactiveness, continuous improvement, product focus, get things done, culture of open feedback).

At Fresha, we value passion and potential as much as specific skills. If you're enthusiastic and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every listed requirement. We believe in fostering growth and providing the support needed for you to excel in your role.

Salary: 25,000 zł – 40,000 zł a month.