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Backend Team Leader

Tel Aviv, Israel

Full-Time

Office - Based

Posted on:

July 16, 2024

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This is your chance to make your mark in the high-tech industry! Join a dynamic team of data scientists, engineers, and industry experts who are at the forefront of technological advancement, ensuring our platform not only meets but exceeds the needs of a rapidly evolving industry. 

We pride ourselves on being a close-knit company with a dynamic and flexible work environment, housed within a state-of-the-art office space.  At the heart of our operations is a commitment to an inclusive company culture. We're proud to maintain a balanced gender ratio, a rarity in the tech sector, ensuring diverse perspectives and equitable opportunities for all our team members. 

Join us for an exciting journey in innovation and excellence and be part of a company that is redefining the boundaries of what’s possible in the insurance, legal and health sectors.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of backend developers to build and maintain our highly scalable system that processes millions of medical documents daily.
  • Develop and manage a microservices architecture using K8S ensuring high performance and scalability.
  • Integrate state-of-the-art generative models within the system.
  • Ensure the secure processing of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in compliance with best practices and regulations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, front-end developers, and product managers to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and ArgoCD.
  • Manage and deploy applications on Kubernetes, utilizing Docker and Helm for containerization.
  • Implement and maintain RabbitMQ for efficient message brokering.
  • Maintain and optimize both SQL databases to ensure data integrity and performance.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
  • Report directly to the CTO, ensuring alignment with the company’s technical vision and strategic goals.

Experience:

  • 4+ years of experience in backend development, including:
    • Highly scalable systems
    • Kubernetes and Microservices
    • Docker
    • Node.js/typescript
    • RabbitMQ
  • 1+ years of experience as a team lead.
  • 3+ years of experience in building systems and architectures that run on Kubernetes.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with distributed architecture.
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms, specifically AWS or GCP.
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (GitHub Actions , ArgoCD).
  • Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes , Helm.
  • Proficiency in database management.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to mentor and develop team members.

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience with additional programming languages (e.g., Python ).
  • Understanding of security best practices in software development.
  • Previous experience in a startup environment or fast-paced companies.
  • Familiarity with MLOps
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At DigitalOwl, diversity is not just accepted—it’s celebrated, and we take pride in fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued. DigitalOwl is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.