Similarweb is revolutionizing the way businesses interact with the digital world by revealing to them everything that happens online. We're looking for a Team Lead – Backend & Data Infrastructure to guide a talented group of backend engineers building the core infrastructure that powers our company's data-driven products.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of backend development experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or mentorship role
- Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex, cross-team initiatives
- Strong coding skills in one or more backend languages (C#, Python, Go, or Java)
- Deep understanding of data systems: Data modeling, pipelines, and large-scale data processing (batch & streaming)
- Experience with data lakes, warehouses, or open table formats (Parquet, Delta, Iceberg, etc.)
- Familiarity with governance, lineage, and catalog tools
- Experience building large-scale infrastructure or web applications
- Strong operational mindset: scaling systems, improving observability, solving bottlenecks
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and monitoring systems
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across teams and stakeholders
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Regular team outings and happy hours
- Career growth opportunities
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives