Apps Team Leader

Quicklizard
is a leading provider of dynamic pricing and revenue optimization solutions for retailers and e-commerce businesses. Our platform leverages advanced algorithms and real-time data to help companies optimize their pricing strategies, maximize profits, and stay competitive in the market. At the heart of the customer experience is the
Apps Team
, responsible for developing the applications, dashboards, and user interfaces that enable our clients to interact with the platform, gain insights, and take action with ease. The team ensures our solutions are not only powerful but also intuitive, scalable, and user-friendly.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate
Apps Team Leader
to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead a team of full-stack developers with a strong emphasis on frontend development, ensuring high-quality user experiences across our applications. You will manage the Scrum process, mentor team members, and contribute hands-on to the codebase (around 30% of your time). The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in modern frontend frameworks with solid backend knowledge, enabling you to guide the team end-to-end. You will play a key role in driving team velocity, fostering best practices, and delivering reliable, scalable, and user-centric applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of full-stack developers.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Promote a customer-first mindset to ensure solutions meet real user needs.

Hands-On Development

• Contribute actively to the codebase (~30%), with a focus on
  frontend development
  .
• Support backend development efforts in
  , or Ruby
  .
• Collaborate on design and implementation of new features and services.

Scrum & Delivery

• Oversee the Scrum process, including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in team velocity and delivery quality.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align development efforts.

Collaboration & Alignment

• Partner with product managers, designers, and backend/core teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Share knowledge and best practices across the R&D department.
• Contribute to company-wide technical initiatives.

Architecture & Infrastructure

• Guide the team in building scalable, reliable applications on
  AWS
  .
• Ensure performance, maintainability, and security of app services.
• Stay current with frontend and full-stack best practices to drive technical excellence.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a software developer
  .
• 2+ years of experience as a team leader or engineering manager
  .

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in
  React and
  .
• Backend experience in
  Go (advantage), , or Ruby
  .
• Good knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with
  AWS
  or other cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and modern DevOps practices is a plus.
• Knowledge of design patterns, testing, and software engineering best practices.
• Proficient in English.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Proven ability to lead development teams, run Scrum, and deliver results.
• Strong mentorship skills, fostering both technical and personal growth.
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Customer-first mindset with a focus on usability and performance.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to lead a critical team within a cutting-edge tech company.
• A culture that values a
  customer-first attitude
  , innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Hybrid working arrangements
.