Engineering Team Leader (SaaS)

TL;DR

Engineering Team Leader (SaaS/HRTech): Leading the development of the core employee data HR management module with an accent on scalable web architecture and data layer optimization. Focus on designing end-to-end features, mentoring a cross-functional team of engineers, and ensuring high system performance in a microservices environment.

Location: Hybrid (Israel)

Company

A fast-growing HR tech product company specializing in employee data and management platforms.

What you will do

• Lead a team responsible for developing the core employee data HR management module.
• Design, implement, and maintain employee data and profiles across both frontend and backend.
• Own the full development cycle from technical design and coding to testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Hire, onboard, and mentor a team of backend and frontend engineers.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers to define new functionalities and execute the product roadmap.
• Work within a continuous delivery environment using microservices architecture.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong backend background.
• 3+ years of experience in a team leadership role, preferably in fast-paced environments.
• Expertise in software design, scalable web architecture, and SaaS products hosted on AWS or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills in Hebrew and English.
• Proven experience with CI/CD processes, infrastructure components, and performance optimization.
• Must be based in Israel for a hybrid work arrangement.

Nice to have

• Experience with JVM languages such as Kotlin, Java, or Scala.
• Experience developing a product from scratch.
• Working knowledge of various data infrastructure technologies.
• Experience mentoring internal guilds or technical forums.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total reward package including equity options and social contributions (Keren Hishtalmut).
• Comprehensive private health insurance and annual wellness benefits including Headspace.
• Flexible hybrid work model with a one-time home office stipend.
• Generous leave policies, including HiBaby parental leave and quarterly Bob Balance days.
• Vibrant, pet-friendly office culture with regular local and global social events.