R&D Team Lead

Grip Security is looking for a Software Developer Team Lead to join our community! We are a fast-growing startup in the software-as-a-service and AI Security industry . We provide innovative solutions to securing the whole organization-to-SaaS surface. (More details: https://grip.security ) Using the newest technologies, we're working on solving a huge problem all enterprises face today; to govern the accessibility of all its employees to all 3rd party vendors (GitHub, SendGrid, Atlassian, and thousands more!), and to make sure there is no leftover/unwanted access to any of the organization's SaaS and AI assets. The SaaS and AI Security field is complex and challenging. Therefore, we're looking for super-talented people, who are not afraid of technical challenges and breaking down barriers to achieve good solutions. About the Role • We are looking for an experienced full-stack team lead to join our R&D organization, lead the design and development of large-scale, data-oriented applications. • In this role, you will manage a talented team of full-stack engineers while remaining hands-on and technically involved in building our core SaaS security platform. • You will play a key role in shaping system architecture, driving technological innovation, and ensuring the delivery of robust and scalable solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead and mentor a team of full-stack engineers, guiding them in design, development, and delivery of complex projects. • Drive the architecture and implementation of data-centric applications using modern technologies and cloud infrastructure. • Lead a fast-moving development team, ensuring strong execution and teamwork in a dynamic environment • Collaborate with QA, Product, Design, and DevOps teams to ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance. • Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and foster a high-quality engineering culture. • Research and integrate new technologies to overcome technical challenges and improve productivity. • Own full project lifecycle, from requirement gathering and design to deployment and monitoring in production.

Requirements: • 7+ years of professional experience in Full Stack development, including at least 3 years as a Team Lead. • Proven hands-on experience building and maintaining large-scale, data-oriented platforms. • Strong understanding of cloud architecture and distributed systems (AWS preferred). • Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and production-grade microservices. • Excellent communication and mentoring skills; ability to inspire and lead a team. • Problem-solving mindset and a proactive, can-do attitude. • Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. • Experience with the following tech stack: Python, TypeScript, React, Kubernetes, Kafka, Postgres • Experience with NoSQL databases and data lake storage solutions - Advantage • Experience working on SaaS-based security products – Advantage • Experience with browser extension or other end point clients - Advantage