Backend Engineering Team Lead

The Role We’re looking for a Backend Engineering Team Lead to establish and lead a new backend team responsible for several key Netcraft products, including: The Integration Layer, which enables customers to integrate their SIEM platforms with Netcraft dataNSI, which supports engagement with criminals conducting conversational scams at scaleThe Web and SSL Server SurveySpam, which analyses emails from multiple sources to identify phishing and scam activityThese products are a mixture of legacy platforms that produce key data supporting Netcraft systems and new products that support our customer base. You’ll be a technical leader with expertise across a varied stack, with the commercial acumen to understand how to modernise legacy products as well as commercialise new products. You will build a new team to manage and improve these products, contributing code, demonstrating best practice, and managing an exciting delivery roadmap. You’ll be: Working with Product and Design colleagues to evaluate each of your products, determining where immediate improvements can be made and helping to develop the long-term strategy for eachOperating with autonomy, taking the initiative to solve problems and recognising the importance of adhering to demanding delivery timelinesManaging requirements from key stakeholders and customers, understanding what needs to be done based on business needs without necessarily needing to be toldPrioritising, refining, and sequencing the team’s workflow while retaining approximately 30–50% of your time for hands-on engineeringDeeply embedded in conceiving and executing engineering solutions, creating performant systems and services to delight our customersUpholding high engineering standards with a demonstrable commitment to code quality, a test-driven approach, and a modern continuous integration/continuous deployment delivery flowWell-versed in how AI-first development techniques can materially boost productivityResponsible for building and leading a high-performing team of talented and enthusiastic engineersWhat You’ll Need to Be Successful Strong and demonstrable leadership skills, with a constructive attitude to problem-solving and the ability to switch effectively between prioritiesExcellent communication skills, including the ability to distil technical concepts for a range of stakeholders and motivate a teamA strong engineering background spanning a range of technologiesA demonstrable track record of identifying opportunities to create significant value within existing products and taking ideas from concept through to productionExperience partnering closely with Product Managers and Product Owners to shape product strategy, define priorities, and translate customer and business needs into effective technical solutionsExperience working with AWS technologies and a range of machine learning tools and frameworksAn interest in reverse-engineering codebases, where necessary, to understand the inner workings of legacy productsExperience interviewing and hiring engineers, building effective teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvementBonus Points If You Have: Strong Go development skills, particularly in technology modernisation or uplift projects. OpenSearch, MongoDB, and Perl experience considered an advantage.Experience with generative AI technologies and where and how to apply them to improve customer experiencesPractical experience managing engineers at different career stages, from recent graduates to seasoned professionalsThe Rewards Package 33 days annual leave - includes public holidays which can be worked if you preferGenerous enhanced family leave and payEnhanced company sick pay from day one of employment, with additional support after your first six months’ serviceSalary sacrifice pension with matched employer contributions up to 5% + NI savingsPrivate health cover, including access to a private GP serviceLife Assurance at 4 x salaryEquity tracking scheme (eligibility criteria apply) - allowing you share in Netcraft's long term successHybrid and flexible working optionsMeals, snacks, and drinks provided in the officeComprehensive health, safety, and wellness service available 24/7 for you and your familyTwo paid Learning & Development days per year plus access to learning resources such as Udemy and Coursera to support your careerTwo Volunteering Days per year, to allow you to contribute to your wider community or charityEmployee Referral Bonus schemeSpot reward bonus scheme to reward truly outstanding contributions