Backend Software Engineering Team Lead - OpsTech

Europe - RemoteRemotePosted 6 weeks ago

Role Overview

Sporty Group is hiring a Backend Software Engineering Team Lead - OpsTech. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in Europe - Remote. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

About the role

As the Team Lead for our software development team, you will play a key role in driving the architecture, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will lead a group of talented developers, ensuring smooth collaboration, technical innovation, and strong delivery results. Your responsibilities will encompass both hands-on coding and line management, helping the team grow, improve, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Our Stack

Language: Java 17
Frameworks: Spring Boot (Tomcat, Netty), Spring Data, Spring Cloud
Architecture: Microservices, REST API, Message Queues
Database: MySQL, MyBatis, MongoDB
Caching: Redis (AWS ElastiCache), ElasticSearch
Message Queue: RocketMQ
Cloud: Kubernetes, AWS
Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Tempo, AWS CloudWatch, OpenTracing
CI/CD: Jenkins, ArgoCD

What you'll be doing

Lead and mentor a talented development team in the EU region, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
Provide technical leadership and ensure best practices in software development, code quality, and architecture
Participate in high-level architecture and design decisions for complex software systems
Drive the development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions
Conduct regular code reviews, offering constructive feedback to improve the team’s skills and output
Manage team members' performance and career development
Help drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and techniques

What you'll bring

8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend technologies (e.g. Java, Node.js, Python, Go, etc.)
2+ years of experience in a leadership role, with experience in mentoring, performance reviews, work allocation
Strong experience in software architecture and designing scalable, reliable systems
Hands-on experience in backend development, with expertise in APIs and microservices
Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to manage and collaborate within a remote, diverse team
A passion for technology and innovation, with a drive to solve complex technical challenges

What’s in it for you

Sporty is a remote first company in pursuit of sustainability
A competitive salary + individual performance based bonuses every quarter
28 days paid annual leave
Our core working hours are 10am-3pm in your local time zone with flexibility outside of this
Referral bonuses & flash bonuses
Top of the line equipment
Annual company retreats to provide great internal networking opportunities

Interview Process

Remote video screening with our Talent Acquisition Team
Offline Take home assignment
Remote video interview with Team Members (60 Mins)
Final discussion with the hiring manager (60 mins)

If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Every application is reviewed by a member of our team (AI is not used in our recruitment process), and we aim to respond within 48 hours.

About Sporty Group

Sporty Group

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Backend Software Engineering Team Lead - OpsTech position at Sporty Group?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Sporty Group. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Is the Backend Software Engineering Team Lead - OpsTech role at Sporty Group remote?

Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Europe - Remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.

What does a Backend Software Engineering Team Lead - OpsTech at Sporty Group earn?

Sporty Group has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Backend Software Engineering Team Lead - OpsTech role at Sporty Group posted?

This role was posted on May 27, 2026 (44 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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