The 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 the team dynamics and always bring the best in everyone. A team leader is not expected to be the best in a team but rather help others become the best version there is and gear the team towards optimised execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a small product team of 3-5 engineers (backend and frontend).
- 30% of the time spent doing management work. Outside of that actively participates in product development in their team.
- Be involved in hiring processes for their own team and potentially help out their peers.
- In addition to being involved in hiring, also being responsible for the onboarding process of new engineers.
- By being the spokesperson for everyone in their team they are expected to manage the team dynamics and bring out the best in them.
- Giving continuous and constructive feedback on all the things.
- Helps the team to grow continuously as a group and is responsible for each direct report’s career.
- Provide guidance and coaching to the team.
Requirements
- Managed an engineering team of at least 2 people.
- Extensive experience with Backend (Elixir/Phoenix).
- Commitment to promoting all of Remote’s values within the team and the greater organisation.
- 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.
- Being able to inspire others and instill confidence.
- Good understand of team dynamics.
- Ambitious and intentional about diversity, equality and inclusion.
Practicals
- You’ll report to: Engineering Manager
- Direct reports: 2-5 Engineers
- Team: Engineering
- Location: Anywhere in the world
- Start date: As soon as possible
