Pango is one of Israel’s leading mobility companies, making everyday journeys simpler for millions of users across the country. From parking and public transportation to car services, travel and more, Pango brings the services people need on the go into one simple, easy-to-use app. Powered by smart technology and constantly evolving with the way people move, we’re here to make every journey easier, smarter and more seamless.

We are looking for a Backend Team Lead to lead our App & Integration team, which builds and maintains the shared backend infrastructure that powers Pango's products.

Our development teams work across different product domains, and the App & Integration team provides the core services they all rely on. These include authentication, API gateway, session management, SMS services, and driver and vehicle systems.

This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong focus on backend architecture, security, and scalability. You will lead and mentor a team of engineers, drive technical excellence, and work closely with other development teams to build reliable and secure solutions used across Pango.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers, fostering technical growth and career development.
• Own the architecture, design, and implementation of backend services for Core Experience.
• Ensure high system reliability, scalability, and performance in a high-volume production environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Mobile, Data, and Infrastructure teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance, code reviews, and architecture decisions.
• Align team roadmap with business goals, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

Requirements

• 6+ years of backend engineering experience, including at least 2+ years in a technical leadership or management role.
• Strong expertise in distributed systems, high-scale architectures, and backend frameworks.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools and Coding Agents to accelerate development .
• Excellent communication, "Can-Do" Attitude and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of databases, API design, and system integrations.
• Strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in fintech, mobility, or transactional systems is an advantage.