Backend Team Lead

Company overview CapsLock builds exceptional IT marketing solutions for large partners from North America. We create a unique marketing platform to deliver high-quality service across multiple industries. Role overview CapsLock is looking to hire a highly skilled Web Development Team Lead with a strong background in PHP (primary) and Golang to lead our engineering team. You will oversee the technical direction of projects, mentor developers, coordinate cross-team collaboration, and ensure high-quality delivery across our systems. As a Team Lead, you will balance hands-on development with leadership responsibilities, driving improvements in architecture, code quality, performance, and development processes. You will also play an essential role in building and scaling the team — participating in hiring, onboarding, skill development, and shaping the engineering culture. We have a strong IT team with a collaborative culture, and you will be a key contributor to the next stage of our web engineering growth. Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Lead a team of backend developers working with PHP (primary) and Golang. Mentor developers, conduct regular feedback sessions, and support professional growth. Oversee daily development workflows and ensure the timely delivery of tasks. Coordinate collaboration between backend, frontend, QA, DevOps, analysts, and product teams. Technical Ownership Participate in defining and maintaining coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines. Participate in planning, estimation, and technical decision-making. Review code, provide constructive feedback, and ensure code quality across the team. Drive improvements in performance, scalability, reliability, and security. Hands-On Development Develop and maintain backend services using PHP (Symfony) and Golang. Optimize and refactor existing services and APIs. Contribute to complex feature development and key architectural changes. Troubleshoot production issues and support the team with technical blockers. Process & Delivery Ensure team alignment with Agile practices, sprint planning, and task management in ClickUp. Improve development workflows, documentation, testing, and CI/CD practices. Ensure clear communication with product owners and stakeholders. Participate in hiring and onboarding of new backend developers. Requirements Skills & Background: 4+ years of professional backend development experience. Strong expertise in PHP and frameworks such as Symfony. Hands-on experience with Golang for services or new components. Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, and clean architecture. Experience designing and maintaining scalable backend systems and microservices. Proficiency with SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL), query optimization, and data modeling. Experience working with Git, Git-based workflows, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure. Familiarity with TDD, DDD, and automated testing approaches. Experience with messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.). Strong understanding of caching, performance optimization, and API integrations. Ability to lead a development team, manage priorities, and drive delivery. Conversational English level. Strong communication skills, especially written. Nice to Have: Background in system design, architecture review, or technical leadership roles. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a positive, collaborative attitude. Why do we deserve your attention? Not only do we offer fair and competitive pay, but we also provide perks and benefits that support your well-being and growth. Here are some of them: Remote Work We are a truly remote-first company. You choose where you feel the most productive and comfortable to make an impact. Paid Time Off Work-life balance matters to us, and we support it with paid time off for rest, personal time, or simply doing what makes you happy. Ongoing Learning We believe in curiosity and growth. That's why we support continuous learning with workshops, online courses, conferences, and certifications. Home Office We help you set up your perfect workspace by covering equipment and furniture expenses, so you can do your best work from home. Physical Well-Being From gym memberships and yoga classes to home workout equipment or even a bicycle, we give you the flexibility to stay active your way. Unlimited Sick Days Your health matters. Take the time you need to rest and recover - we'll be here when you're ready to return. Medical Coverage We support you and your family with reimbursement for medical insurance and health-related expenses, including dental care and psychological support. Co-Working Space If you sometimes crave a change of scenery or more social interaction, we'll cover the full cost of a co-working space. Fun Stuff From gaming nights and fitness challenges to annual retreats at world-class resorts, we make sure there's never a shortage of fun and connection.