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