Backend Team Lead

Company overviewCapsLock builds exceptional IT marketing solutions for large partners from North America.We create a unique marketing platform to deliver high-quality service across multiple industries.Role overviewCapsLock is looking to hire a highly skilled Web Development Team Lead with a strong background in PHP (primary) and Golang to lead our engineering team.You will oversee the technical direction of projects mentor developers coordinate cross-team collaboration and ensure high-quality delivery across our systems.As a Team Lead you will balance hands-on development with leadership responsibilities driving improvements in architecture code quality performance and development processes.You will also play an essential role in building and scaling the team participating in hiring onboarding skill development and shaping the engineering culture.We have a strong IT team with a collaborative culture and you will be a key contributor to the next stage of our web engineering growth.ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team ManagementLead a team of backend developers working with PHP (primary) and Golang.Mentor developers conduct regular feedback sessions and support professional growth.Oversee daily development workflows and ensure the timely delivery of tasks.Coordinate collaboration between backend frontend QA DevOps analysts and product teams.Technical OwnershipParticipate in defining and maintaining coding standards best practices and architectural guidelines.Participate in planning estimation and technical decision-making.Review code provide constructive feedback and ensure code quality across the team.Drive improvements in performance scalability reliability and security.Hands-On DevelopmentDevelop and maintain backend services using PHP (Symfony) and Golang.Optimize and refactor existing services and APIs.Contribute to complex feature development and key architectural changes.Troubleshoot production issues and support the team with technical blockers.Process & DeliveryEnsure team alignment with Agile practices sprint planning and task management in ClickUp.Improve development workflows documentation testing and CI / CD practices.Ensure clear communication with product owners and stakeholders.Participate in hiring and onboarding of new backend developers.RequirementsSkills & Background4 years of professional backend development experience.Strong expertise in PHP (7.4) and frameworks such as Symfony.Hands-on experience with Golang for services or new components.Solid understanding of OOP design patterns and clean architecture.Experience designing and maintaining scalable backend systems and microservices.Proficiency with SQL (MySQL / PostgreSQL) query optimization and data modeling.Experience working with Git Git-based workflows and CI / CD pipelines.Experience with Docker Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure.Familiarity with TDD DDD and automated testing approaches.Experience with messaging systems (RabbitMQ Kafka etc.).Strong understanding of caching performance optimization and API integrations.Ability to lead a development team manage priorities and drive delivery.Conversational English level.Strong communication skills especially written.Nice to HaveBackground in system design architecture review or technical leadership roles.A proactive approach to problem-solving and a positive collaborative attitude.Why do we deserve your attentionNot only do we offer fair and competitive pay but we also provide perks and benefits that support your well-being and growth. Here are some of them :Remote WorkWe are a truly remote-first company. You choose where you feel the most productive and comfortable to make an impact.Paid Time OffWork-life balance matters to us and we support it with paid time off for rest personal time or simply doing what makes you happy.Ongoing LearningWe believe in curiosity and growth. Thats why we support continuous learning with workshops online courses conferences and certifications.Home OfficeWe help you set up your perfect workspace by covering equipment and furniture expenses so you can do your best work from home.Physical Well-BeingFrom gym memberships and yoga classes to home workout equipment or even a bicycle we give you the flexibility to stay active your way.Unlimited Sick DaysYour health matters. Take the time you need to rest and recover - well be here when youre ready to return.Medical CoverageWe support you and your family with reimbursement for medical insurance and health-related expenses including dental care and psychological support.Co-Working SpaceIf you sometimes crave a change of scenery or more social interaction well cover the full cost of a co-working space.Fun StuffFrom gaming nights and fitness challenges to annual retreats at world-class resorts we make sure theres never a shortage of fun and connection.#J-18808-Ljbffr