Python Engineer Team Lead

SplitMetrics is a global software company offering an ecosystem of products and services that serve as a growth engine for top mobile-first businesses worldwide. Our ecosystem includes:

• SplitMetrics Acquire, a platform for automating and optimizing Apple Ads. 

• SplitMetrics Agency, a full-service mobile marketing agency staffed by top experts.

• SplitMetrics Optimize, an A/B testing platform recognized as the ASO Tool of the Year.

• App Radar by SplitMetrics: an ASO platform with advanced keyword and competitor insights.

Why SplitMetrics? 

• For almost 10 years, we've been at the forefront of the mobile marketing industry, providing an ecosystem of market-leading technologies.

• An Apple Ads Partner, SplitMetrics is the 1st company to build the Apple Ads management platform. 

• Working with top mobile companies and brands globally: Skyscanner, Glovo, Flo, Babbel, Wooga and many more.

• Generating an impressive transaction volume, with over $1 billion in ad spend flowing through our ecosystem.

• Integrated AI into our strategic approach since 2023.

• Effectively collaborate across 20+ countries with a remote-first and supportive culture.

We're looking for Python Engineer Team Lead who'll join our team.

What you will do:

• Take full ownership of planning and delivering platform roadmap items

• Lead the backend engineers in the team, organize day-to-day work and ensure predictable delivery

• Plan work for the next quarter and contribute to high-level multi-quarter planning together with Director of Engineering

• Improve delivery accuracy, reduce delays, and manage risks early

• Design and develop scalable high-load backend solutions used across the company

• Optimize data flows, performance, and system reliability

• Drive modernization of legacy services, architecture improvements and technical debt reduction

• Collaborate with product owners, solution architects and other teams on priorities and alignment

• Ensure proper documentation, visibility and knowledge sharing inside the team

About you:

• 6+ years of backend engineering experience including distributed systems design

• 2+ years in a role with technical leadership responsibilities (team leader, senior leading others, etc.)

• Experience with planning, estimation and delivering complex projects

• Strong understanding of performance optimization and scalability principles

• Confident in owning decisions with business impact

• Able to work under high delivery pressure and manage trade-offs

• B1+ English level

How we measure success in this role:

• Quarterly plans are stable and delivered close to commitments

• Risk management is proactive, not reactive

• Architecture supports scale, performance and future product goals

• Team productivity and predictability improved over the previous year

What is there for you?

• Time Off: Vacation and public holidays following your country's regulations. Additional PTOs annually for personal rejuvenation.

• Health and Wellness: Medical insurance or health care compensation. Paid sick leave to prioritize your well-being.

• Professional Development: Top online/offline conferences and mobile industry events. Internal courses for continuous professional development.

• Performance and Growth: Micro-management-free and supportive management style. Semi-annual performance review sessions. New career opportunities through our internal mobility program.

• Team Engagement: Corporate online events and offline team retreats. Collaboration between teams through shared OKRs. Environment conducive to open dialogue and constructive feedback.

• Work Flexibility: Flexible working schedule for a better work-life balance. Remote-first working environment.

• Workspace Options: Coworking costs coverage program. Office hubs in key locations for a convenient and productive work environment.