Backend Team Lead

**Company overview**CapsLock builds exceptional IT marketing solutions for large partners from North America.We create a unique marketing platform to deliver high-quality service across multiple industries.**Role overview**CapsLock is looking to hire a highly skilled Web Development Team Lead with a strong background in PHP (primary) and Golang to lead our engineering team.You will oversee the technical direction of projects, mentor developers, coordinate cross-team collaboration, and ensure high-quality delivery across our systems.As a Team Lead, you will balance hands-on development with leadership responsibilities, driving improvements in architecture, code quality, performance, and development processes.You will also play an essential role in building and scaling the team — participating in hiring, onboarding, skill development, and shaping the engineering culture.We have a strong IT team with a collaborative culture, and you will be a key contributor to the next stage of our web engineering growth.**Responsibilities****Leadership & Team Management**- Lead a team of backend developers working with PHP (primary) and Golang.- Mentor developers, conduct regular feedback sessions, and support professional growth.- Oversee daily development workflows and ensure the timely delivery of tasks.- Coordinate collaboration between backend, frontend, QA, DevOps, analysts, and product teams.**Technical Ownership**- Participate in defining and maintaining coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.- Participate in planning, estimation, and technical decision-making.- Review code, provide constructive feedback, and ensure code quality across the team.- Drive improvements in performance, scalability, reliability, and security.**Hands-On Development**- Develop and maintain backend services using PHP (Symfony) and Golang.- Optimize and refactor existing services and APIs.- Contribute to complex feature development and key architectural changes.- Troubleshoot production issues and support the team with technical blockers.**Process & Delivery**- Ensure team alignment with Agile practices, sprint planning, and task management in ClickUp.- Improve development workflows, documentation, testing, and CI/CD practices.- Ensure clear communication with product owners and stakeholders.- Participate in hiring and onboarding of new backend developers.**Requirements**:**Skills & Background**:- 4+ years of professional backend development experience.- Strong expertise in PHP (7.4+) and frameworks such as Symfony.- Hands-on experience with Golang for services or new components.- Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, and clean architecture.- Experience designing and maintaining scalable backend systems and microservices.- Proficiency with SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL), query optimization, and data modeling.- Experience working with Git, Git-based workflows, and CI/CD pipelines.- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure.- Familiarity with TDD, DDD, and automated testing approaches.- Experience with messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.).- Strong understanding of caching, performance optimization, and API integrations.- Ability to lead a development team, manage priorities, and drive delivery.- Conversational English level.- Strong communication skills, especially written.**Nice to Have**:- Background in system design, architecture review, or technical leadership roles.- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a positive, collaborative attitude.****Why do we deserve your attention?**Not only do we offer fair and competitive pay, but we also provide perks and benefits that support your well-being and growth. Here are some of them:**Remote Work**We are a truly remote-first company. You choose where you feel the most productive and comfortable to make an impact.**Paid Time Off**Work-life balance matters to us, and we support it with paid time off for rest, personal time, or simply doing what makes you happy.**Ongoing Learning**We believe in curiosity and growth. That’s why we support continuous learning with workshops, online courses, conferences, and certifications.**Home Office**We help you set up your perfect workspace by covering equipment and furniture expenses, so you can do your best work from home.**Physical Well-Being**From gym memberships and yoga classes to home workout equipment or even a bicycle, we give you the flexibility to stay active your way.**Unlimited Sick Days**Your health matters. Take the time you need to rest and recover - we’ll be here when you’re ready to return.**Medical Coverage**We support you and your family with reimbursement for medical insurance and health-related expenses, including dental care and psychological support.**Co-Working Space**If you sometimes crave a change of scenery or more social interaction, we’ll cover the full cost of a co-working space.*