(RD) Engineering Team Lead
workatbackbase· Digital Engagement
About this role
Engineering Team Lead (ETL)
The Job in Short
The ETL is the "Captain" of a single squad. This is a "player-coach" role focused on delivery predictability, people leadership, and day-to-day execution. You are a Senior+ Engineer who manages people, not a manager who used to code; if you cannot open the IDE and debug a production issue, you cannot perform this role.
Meet the Job
- Delivery Mastery: Optimize the team’s "Idea to Production" cycle time and strengthen delivery predictability.
- Talent Density: Own 1:1s, performance calibration, hiring decisions, and succession planning for your squad of 6–9 engineers.
- Hands-on Leadership: Spend ~50% of your time on system design and ~20% on hands-on development like code reviews and unblocking technical issues.
- Conflict Resolution: Mediate interpersonal or cross-team conflicts early to protect team cohesion and delivery.
- BS Detector: Use your technical depth to spot unrealistic estimates, fragile designs, or risk blind spots.
- Emergency Response: During critical incidents, jump in technically or coordinate the response effectively.
- AI-Native Engineering: Lead the adoption of agentic tooling, LLM workflows, and AI automation within your team to accelerate the development lifecycle.
How About You?
- You have 5+ years of experience and have shipped production code recently.
- You have an explicit desire to lead people but remain an active technical contributor.
- You possess high emotional intelligence and resilience under pressure.
- You are a strong unblocker who translates and synthesizes rather than just relaying messages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the (RD) Engineering Team Lead position at workatbackbase?
The salary for this (RD) Engineering Team Lead role at workatbackbase is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the (RD) Engineering Team Lead position at workatbackbase located?
This (RD) Engineering Team Lead role at workatbackbase is based in Krakow. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the (RD) Engineering Team Lead at workatbackbase belong to?
This (RD) Engineering Team Lead position is part of the Digital Engagement department at workatbackbase. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the (RD) Engineering Team Lead position at workatbackbase?
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When was the (RD) Engineering Team Lead job at workatbackbase posted?
This (RD) Engineering Team Lead position at workatbackbase was posted on May 21, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
(RD) Engineering Team Lead
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