Team Lead, Full Stack Engineering

lawpilots

full-time

Posted on: 9/16/2025

Origin: • 🇩🇪 Germany

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BootstrapCloudDjangoKubernetesMaterial UINeo4jPostgresPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Responsible for overall technical strategy of the backstage system, including architectural decisions and the technology roadmap.
Guide platform through technological transformation and shape technical vision behind digital learning formats.
Lead migration from ECS to Kubernetes and consolidate databases from Neo4j to PostgreSQL.
Modernize frontend: move from Bootstrap to Material UI and implement consistent design system.
Drive technical excellence through code reviews, best practices, and knowledge sharing.
Improve system stability, performance, and scalability.
Execute complex migration projects in close collaboration with Cloud Ops and Product Management.
Work directly with VP Engineering and platform architects; lead a team.

At least 8 years of experience in software development.
At least 3 years in a technical leadership role.
Deep expertise in Python (Django & FastAPI).
Proficient in TypeScript and React.
Expert-level PostgreSQL skills (query optimization, data modeling, complex queries).
Ideally experience with Kubernetes, Helm Charts, Datadog, and AI tools like Claude or Cursor AI.
Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
Fluent English and ideally good German.