CoW DAO
Work format
remote
Work type
fulltime
5 days ago
Backend Team Lead
rust
go
python
distributed systems
aws
docker
kubernetes
grafana
prometheus
elasticsearch
Backend Team Lead
Full-time/Company: CoW DAO
About CoW DAO
CoW DAO is on a mission to protect Ethereum users from the dangers of DeFi. It does this by supporting the development of CoW Protocol, CoW Swap, MEV Blocker, and CoW AMM, and by funding values-aligned projects through the CoW Grants Program.
About the Role
Location: We are a fully remote team, and although we hire almost globally, there is a preference for this role to be based in Europe or remote +/- 4 hours CEST time
Please note we’re not hiring from the US, Australia, or New Zealand
We’re looking for an experienced Backend Team Lead who will manage and guide our engineering team while also being highly technical. This person will help resolve problems, offer mentorship, and ensure the team delivers clean, maintainable code while avoiding over-complication. You’ll work closely with our Tech Lead, collaborating on both high-level technical decisions and hands-on execution to drive the team’s success.
This position is a mix of technical expertise and people management—ensuring that the team has everything they need to succeed, both technically and personally.
What you will do
Lead, support, and mentor the backend team: Guide team members in developing their technical skills, improving performance, and overcoming challenges while providing mentorship, feedback, and opportunities for career growth
Encourage clean and simple solutions: Foster a development culture that prioritizes simplicity, efficiency, and streamlined workflows to enhance productivity and maintainability
Code reviews and technical guidance: Perform code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure that the team’s code adheres to best practices and high-quality standards
Work closely with the Tech Lead: Collaborate closely with the Tech Lead to support the team in implementing solutions, overcoming obstacles, and ensuring smooth development processes
Problem-solving: Identify roadblocks or inefficiencies in the team’s processes and help resolve them in a way that aligns with CoW’s long-term goals
Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with product, research, and other engineering teams to ensure smooth delivery of features and high-quality results
Our Tech Stack
Backend Code: Rust, Tokio, Cargo, Git (https://github.com/cowprotocol/services)
Infrastructure: Pulumi, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Grafana, Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Flux
Other codebases: Typescript, Python, Solidity
Who you are
Technical expertise: You have experience in backend development (languages such as Rust, Go, Python, etc.) and building distributed systems. While Web3 experience is a plus, it’s not a requirement.
People-oriented leader: You have experience leading teams, providing mentorship, and fostering a growth-oriented environment. You know how to motivate people, resolve conflicts, and build trust within a team
Tech-Savvy Leader: You can step in and help with complex technical challenges, but your main focus is on the people and processes
Simplifying Solutions: You care about and understand the importance of keeping things simple and ensuring that the team follows best development practices
You work well with others: You have a collaborative mindset and can work with both technical and non-technical team members and ensure everyone is aligned with the team’s goals
Code quality: You are experienced in code reviews and are passionate about helping team members improve through constructive feedback
Remote team leadership experience: As a remote-first company, we need a Team Lead with a strong track record of managing fully remote teams, fostering collaboration, and maintaining high engagement and productivity across different time zones
Excited about web3: While you don’t need prior web3 experience, you’re eager to explore the space, especially with EVM chains, and learn more about DeFi and blockchain technologies
Apply: 👈
⚡️Please mention @remotejobshg when you apply for this job
Full-time/Company: CoW DAO
About CoW DAO
CoW DAO is on a mission to protect Ethereum users from the dangers of DeFi. It does this by supporting the development of CoW Protocol, CoW Swap, MEV Blocker, and CoW AMM, and by funding values-aligned projects through the CoW Grants Program.
About the Role
Location: We are a fully remote team, and although we hire almost globally, there is a preference for this role to be based in Europe or remote +/- 4 hours CEST time
Please note we’re not hiring from the US, Australia, or New Zealand
We’re looking for an experienced Backend Team Lead who will manage and guide our engineering team while also being highly technical. This person will help resolve problems, offer mentorship, and ensure the team delivers clean, maintainable code while avoiding over-complication. You’ll work closely with our Tech Lead, collaborating on both high-level technical decisions and hands-on execution to drive the team’s success.
This position is a mix of technical expertise and people management—ensuring that the team has everything they need to succeed, both technically and personally.
What you will do
Lead, support, and mentor the backend team: Guide team members in developing their technical skills, improving performance, and overcoming challenges while providing mentorship, feedback, and opportunities for career growth
Encourage clean and simple solutions: Foster a development culture that prioritizes simplicity, efficiency, and streamlined workflows to enhance productivity and maintainability
Code reviews and technical guidance: Perform code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure that the team’s code adheres to best practices and high-quality standards
Work closely with the Tech Lead: Collaborate closely with the Tech Lead to support the team in implementing solutions, overcoming obstacles, and ensuring smooth development processes
Problem-solving: Identify roadblocks or inefficiencies in the team’s processes and help resolve them in a way that aligns with CoW’s long-term goals
Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with product, research, and other engineering teams to ensure smooth delivery of features and high-quality results
Our Tech Stack
Backend Code: Rust, Tokio, Cargo, Git (https://github.com/cowprotocol/services)
Infrastructure: Pulumi, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Grafana, Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Flux
Other codebases: Typescript, Python, Solidity
Who you are
Technical expertise: You have experience in backend development (languages such as Rust, Go, Python, etc.) and building distributed systems. While Web3 experience is a plus, it’s not a requirement.
People-oriented leader: You have experience leading teams, providing mentorship, and fostering a growth-oriented environment. You know how to motivate people, resolve conflicts, and build trust within a team
Tech-Savvy Leader: You can step in and help with complex technical challenges, but your main focus is on the people and processes
Simplifying Solutions: You care about and understand the importance of keeping things simple and ensuring that the team follows best development practices
You work well with others: You have a collaborative mindset and can work with both technical and non-technical team members and ensure everyone is aligned with the team’s goals
Code quality: You are experienced in code reviews and are passionate about helping team members improve through constructive feedback
Remote team leadership experience: As a remote-first company, we need a Team Lead with a strong track record of managing fully remote teams, fostering collaboration, and maintaining high engagement and productivity across different time zones
Excited about web3: While you don’t need prior web3 experience, you’re eager to explore the space, especially with EVM chains, and learn more about DeFi and blockchain technologies
Apply: 👈
⚡️Please mention @remotejobshg when you apply for this job