We are seeking a highly skilled Software Team Lead with deep expertise in Node.js to spearhead our NLP team, which is focused on processing natural language data within our revolutionary AI-powered test automation platform.

In this role, you will manage a team of 4 engineers remotely, guiding their technical work and aligning it with broader business objectives. You’ll be responsible for building and scaling backend services that process and transform user input into intelligent testing workflows, helping us shape the future of test automation.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development of backend services using Node.js, focusing on high-performance data processing and NLP pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with the Product, Backend, and Frontend teams to translate business logic into reliable backend systems.
• Own the architecture, design, and implementation of our cutting-edge NLP engine.
• Review code, guide design decisions, and ensure development best practices
• Drive prioritization and planning, team processes, and cross-functional collaboration
• Continuously seek improvements in performance, reliability, and developer experience

Job requirements

• B.Sc. in computer science or equivalent.
• 6+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in Node.JS
• Strong understanding of system design, data structures, and backend architecture
• 3+ years of experience in managing a backend team.
• Proven ability to translate product/business needs into technical solutions
• Experience working with remote/distributed teams

Advanced Requirements:

• Experience working with NLP, data processing, or machine learning pipelines, or a strong interest in the field

Applitools is the world's most intelligent test automation platform, designed to help businesses achieve superior software quality while accelerating delivery and reducing costs. Our all-in-one, AI-powered solution allows you to write fewer tests with higher confidence, catching more bugs across any UI and ensuring seamless user experiences.

Applitools enables you to confidently validate your most important user experiences across any screen or device. Our flexible platform scales to support all your workflows, integrating seamlessly with a wide range of test frameworks, SCMs, CI/CD tools, bug tracking tools, and more.