Job Description

Position Overview

• Location Type: Fully Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not specified

Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance. Check out remote.com/how-it-works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now.

Remote encourages applications from individuals of all ethnic groups, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, disability statuses, and other under-represented groups, and prioritizes a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. Accommodations can be requested from your recruiter during the interview process and beyond.

At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines, please see here.

All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

The Position

A Team Leader is responsible for all the work of a team and acts as the spokesperson for everyone in it. They are expected to manage team dynamics and bring out the best in each team member. A team leader is not expected to be the best in a team but rather to help others become their best selves and guide the team towards optimized execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a small product team of 3-5 engineers (backend and frontend).
• Spend 30% of the time on management work, actively participating in product development within their team for the remaining time.
• Be involved in hiring processes for their own team and potentially assist peers.
• Be responsible for the onboarding process of new engineers.
• Act as the spokesperson for the team, managing team dynamics and fostering individual growth.
• Provide continuous and constructive feedback.
• Help the team grow continuously as a group and be responsible for each direct report’s career development.
• Provide guidance and coaching to the team.

Requirements

• Managed an engineering team of at least 2 people.
• Extensive experience with Backend (Elixir/Phoenix).
• Commitment to promoting all of Remote's values within the team and the greater organization.
• Solid communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of engineering and development principles and best practices.
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Focus on efficient processes with a kind, people-first approach.
• Ability to inspire others and instill confidence.
• Good understanding of team dynamics.
• Ambitious and intentional about diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Practical Information

• Reports To: Engineering Manager
• Direct Reports: 2-5 Engineers
• Team: Engineering