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Team lead Engineering

  • On-site, Hybrid
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
  • Product

Job description

  • This is an EU role only for candidates who live in the Netherlands. We cannot offer work permits, visa sponsorships or relocation packages. 
  • This is a 40 hour role, where we work together in the office 4 days a week, 1 day from home on Wednesday.


We’re forming a new team to develop a product from the ground up—free of legacy constraints. As our Team Lead Engineering you’ll play a pivotal role in architecting and building our platform. Your work will redefine how installers interact day to day with knowledge tools, ultimately driving climate action. This is not just another project—this is your chance to shape a single, cohesive product that will redefine an industry. This role involves both hands-on backend development and team leadership. A great opportunity to grow into a senior technical management position.

Key Responsibilities


  • Team lead: manage a small team of Frontend, AI and Backend engineers, scale as we grow

  • Fullstack Experience with focus on backend: Design, build, and maintain scalable and high-performance applications using Node.js, GraphQL and Python. 

  • AI: Build an application with AI at its core (RAG, LLMs)

  • Database Management: Design and optimize data models and queries using relational (PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases.

  • Infrastructure: Collaborate with devops to make development life easier and our systems more reliable

  • Modern Practices: Follow professional workflows, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code reviews.

  • From Scratch: Contribute to the architecture and development of a completely new product with no existing legacy systems.

  • Performance and Security: Ensure backend systems are optimized for performance and follow best practices for data security.


Job requirements

  • Experience: 4+ years of professional experience, in senior or lead roles

  • Stack: backend development experience or a keen interest to learn one or more of the following: Node.js, Python 

  • Database Expertise: Strong knowledge of relational databases

  • API Development: Experience in building APIs

  • Infrastructure: Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization, we use GCP.

  • Best Practices: Proficient in CI/CD workflows, test-driven development, and Agile methodologies.

  • Problem-Solving: Proven ability to design and implement robust, scalable architectures.

  • Version Control: Proficient with Git

  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.


What We Offer


  • Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to a meaningful mission in combating climate change.

  • Startup Culture: A dynamic, fast-paced environment with the freedom to innovate and grow.

  • Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with modern tools and frameworks on a greenfield project.


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