Backend Team Lead all genders

As a Backend Team Leadat Storyclash you will:

• Act as the primary point of contact for incidents potentially requiring weekend availability and coordination with external partners until resolution.
• Ensure system stability through effective incident handling health monitoring and scalability measures.
• Enhance existing and introduce new internal processes.
• Establish partnerships with external data providers and identify internal data sources for acquiring highquality relevant data.
• Lead mentor and train a team of backend developers responsible for the crawler engine including conducting regular feedback and evaluations.
• Create plan and schedule work packages for the development team.
• Define the technology stack architecture and requirements for the crawler engine.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to understand data needs and ensure accessibility and usability.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in data acquisition techniques and technologies.
• Manage budgets tools services external providers and resources related to data acquisition.
• Participate in biweekly sprint planning while aligning with quarterly goals.

Distribution of responsibilities:

• People management 20%
• Defining OKRs and sprint planning 35%
• Internal communication and coordination 35%
• Operational 10%

We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences!

At Storyclash we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds skillsets and perspectives. For us passion and personality comes before education. We hire people who care deeply about supporting each others growth and advocate a culture of mutual respect and inclusion.

Additionally we are looking for someone who:

• Prior experience in leading developer teams.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of data acquisition and analysis technologies including proficiency in PHP Python PostgreSQL CrateDB/Elasticsearch Selenium and Jira.
• Proficient in Scrum methodologies and OKRs with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates a keen interest in staying updated on industry trends and advancements in data acquisition.
• Capable of developing and implementing data acquisition strategies managing projects and budgets and troubleshooting issues related to data acquisition.
• Able to identify relevant data sources and develop effective data acquisition strategies.

What we offer:

• The chance to develop yourself in a collaborative environment with flat hierarchies short decisionmaking paths and open communication
• High degree of autonomy with flexible time management. Home office Remote work Workation All welcome!
• Openspaced office with room for creativity & fun. Plus a chillout/fun area to enjoy the occasional afterwork beer
• Our legendary Sunny Fridays (5 extra vacation days in July)
• A monthly lunch budget unlimited coffee drinks and other snacks to keep your spirits high throughout the day
• Training & education budget
• Awesome team events like company trips Hackathons and much more...
• Your wellbeing is our top priority! If there is something that is important to you but is not on this list please let us know! :)

The minimum salary is EUR 63000 gross per year. Your actual offer depends on your skill set and experience.