Software Engineering Team Lead

The5ers is a fast-growing tech company building smart, data-driven platforms for a global community of traders. Through our leading brands- The5ers and Trade The Pool- we create innovative solutions that help traders grow, improve, and connect.

We’re on a mission to shape the future of trading by combining advanced technologies, user-focused tools, and a unique funding model that empowers talented individuals to reach their potential- all while serving one of the world’s largest and most engaged trading communities.

We're looking for an experienced Software Team Leader to lead a software development team and advance our engineering standards. This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll define the technical direction, build the first solutions, set the technical bar for the team, and turn new AI ideas into reliable production systems.

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Responsibilities:

• Guide a team of full-stack developers in building The5ers' core applications, from architecture through production.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers, fostering their growth and promoting strong engineering practices.
• Make hands-on technical decisions for backend (Node.js/NestJS) and frontend (React/Next.js) components, including how and where to apply AI and agent frameworks.
• Identify pain points and drive improvements in our codebase, processes, and technology choices.
• Ensure daily alignment, remove blockers, and champion best practices and psychological safety within the team
• Own end-to-end QA and champion a quality-first, "shift-left" testing culture across the team.
• Partner with Product and Design to translate business goals into feasible, scalable technical roadmaps

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a team lead
• Strong hands-on experience with our stack – Node.js/NestJS, React/Next.js, PostgreSQL/MongoDB, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Experience designing, building, and deploying AI agents to production from prototyping through to reliable, live systems using LLM frameworks and infrastructure (e.g., AWS Bedrock, PyTorch, Hugging Face)
• Experience embedding AI across the software development lifecycle (SDLC) – from AI-assisted coding and code review to automated testing, CI/CD, and deployment workflows.
• Strong experience designing and operating cloud-based microservices architectures, with a proven track record running high-scale, high-throughput production systems
• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken)

Core Management Skills:

• Strong sense of ownership – taking responsibility for outcomes, solving problems and leading by example
• Track record of translating goals into clear priorities and driving delivery, while balancing quality, speed, and business needs
• Ability to build trust-based, cross-functional partnerships (Product, DevOps, and beyond), with open and transparent communication
• Genuine commitment to people growth – regular feedback, delegation, and helping team members reach their potential.

Advantages:

• Background working with monorepo environments
• Knowledge of Pub/Sub solutions (Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka) and event-driven architecture
• Background in fintech, trading, or financial markets
• Research, patents, or strong open-source contributions in AI systems

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Why Join Us?

• Be part of a profitable, fast-growing company shaping the future of trading – with AI at the core of our roadmap.
• Build a brand-new team and technology area from the ground up, with real ownership and influence.
• Work in a culture that values openness, initiative, and collaboration
• Grow in a company that gives you room to lead, evolve, and leave a meaningful mark