Team Lead – Backend & Data Infrastructure

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