Description
Deep Instinct is not just another cybersecurity company in the vast landscape of cybersecurity startups. Our unique cutting edge-technology puts us at the forefront of the fight against cyberwarfare. We are an innovative start-up with a game-changing cybersecurity solution that delivers HOPE to enterprises in their battle against ransomware and Zero-day attacks with our one-of-a-kind prevention-first approach. This is an incredible opportunity to join a cyber security company before its initial IPO offering and be part of our promising journey towards great success! Come be a part of our mission to disrupt the conventional approach to protection in the cybersecurity industry.
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Backend Team Leader to lead a talented team of developers located both onsite (Israel) and offshore (Poland).
This role requires a hands-on leader who can mentor team members, design and implement complex systems, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of backend developers, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
• Be hands-on: Actively contribute to the design, development, and implementation of key backend systems.
• Manage and oversee team activities across both onsite and offshore developers to ensure collaboration and productivity.
• Design, develop, and deliver scalable, high-performance systems for our cloud-based cybersecurity platform.
• Collaborate with Product, DevOps, Frontend, QA and other development teams to align backend development with overall project goals.
• Maintain and improve code quality, system reliability, and development best practices.
• Take ownership of project planning, task prioritization, and timely delivery of backend features.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top-tier talent for the backend team.
  

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience leading a development team.
• 6+ years of backend development experience (Python preferred).
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to motivate, mentor, and manage a distributed team effectively.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and geographies.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on delivering practical solutions.
• Language: Fluency in English is required.
• Managing offshore developers – Advantage