Engineering Team Leader

Remote; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 1 367 000 - 1 710 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading remote-first company seeks a Team Leader to manage a small product team of engineers. You will oversee hiring processes, team dynamics, and contribute to product development while fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. Ideal candidates have solid communication skills, experience with Backend technologies, and a commitment to promoting company values. This role offers flexibility to work from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications

• Managed an engineering team of at least 2 people.
• Solid knowledge of engineering and development principles.
• Commitment to promoting Remote's values.

Responsibilities

• Manage a product team of engineers.
• Spend 30% of time on management and participate in development.
• Lead hiring processes for the team.

Skills

Solid communication skills

Proven organizational skills

Ability to inspire others

Good understanding of team dynamics

Extensive experience with Backend (Elixir/Phoenix)

Job description

Position

A Team Leader is responsible for all the work of a team and the spokesperson for everyone in it. They are expected to manage team dynamics, help others become the best version of themselves, and gear the team towards optimized execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a small product team of 3-5 engineers (backend and frontend).
• Spend 30% of the time on management work and actively participate in product development.
• Lead hiring processes for the team and assist peers in hiring.
• Own onboarding for new engineers.
• Act as spokesperson, managing team dynamics and bringing out the best in the team.
• Provide continuous constructive feedback.
• Help the team grow and be responsible for each direct report’s career.
• Guide and coach the team.

Requirements

• Managed an engineering team of at least 2 people.
• Extensive experience with Backend (Elixir/Phoenix).
• Commitment to promoting Remote’s values within the team and the organization.
• Solid communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of engineering and development principles and best practices.
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Focused on efficient processes with a kind, people-first approach.
• Ability to inspire others and instill confidence.
• Good understanding of team dynamics.
• Ambitious and intentional about diversity, equality and inclusion.

Practicals

• Report to: Engineering Manager
• Direct reports: 2-5 Engineers
• Team: Engineering
• Location: Anywhere in the world
• Start date: As soon as possible

Inclusive Workplace

Remote is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all ethnic groups, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and other under-represented groups. We prioritize a sense of belonging through employee resource groups and support for accommodations. All candidates are encouraged to share pronouns and participate in our anonymous demographic questionnaire.