Backend Team Lead
Join TradingView, the world’s #1 platform and social network for traders and investors — 100M+ trust us to explore market opportunities. Want to make an impact? Apply to shape the future of finance.
About us!
TradingView was founded in 2011 in New York and London with a mission to empower millions of people to achieve success, whatever that means to them. We're building a space where anyone can maximize their chances of succeeding through financial markets because they've got all the best tools and data at their fingertips. Our product portfolio includes best-in-class charts, versatile commercial libraries, a social network, and many more tools for retail and business audiences, trusted by fintech leaders such as Revolut, Binance, and CME Group.
Now, we're the world's largest financial analysis platform – used by 100 million people, in over 180 different countries. Even Antarctica. Every day, millions of users open TradingView for analysis, collaboration, and finding better trading opportunities. We foster a community-driven approach to financial education, welcoming everyone from seasoned traders to beginners.
To be on top of the game, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team, where product quality is everything. If you’re ready to do your best work, collaborate with cutting-edge technologies, and make an impact on millions every day, look no further.
About your mission! - Make an impact 🚀
You will have the opportunity to manage a cross-functional team of software developers, QA engineers and analysts to deliver high-quality products on time. Our team work on client/server applications for processing real-time and historical data from brokers, exchanges, and aggregators.
How You’ll Drive Success 🏆
Quality Management
- Lead the team in implementing best practices for coding standards, code reviews, and unit testing to ensure the development of robust and maintainable software.
- Ensure that continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines are in place and optimized for efficiency.
- Oversee regular refactoring, technical debt reduction, and maintenance of technical documentation.
- Drive the team's focus on delivering features and improvements that meet or exceed user expectations.
- Use clear metrics to track code quality and find areas of improvement.
- Make security a bigger priority by ensuring best practices are part of daily work.
Development Process
- Monitor project decomposition and estimation to ensure realistic timelines and efficient workflows.
- Propose solutions to enhance team efficiency and ensure compliance with company development policies.
- Support the team in problem-solving, fostering collaboration and participation from all members.
- Gather and document technical requirements to ensure clarity and alignment with project goals.
- Set up clear guidelines to help the team make smart trade-offs between speed, quality, and long-term stability.
Delivery management
- Deliver products on time and with the required quality by tracking progress and updating project plans.
- Review project plans to balance resources, requirements, and constraints effectively.
- Ensure realistic and comprehensive estimations, including all stages (development, testing, deployment).
- Identify development-related risks early and develop strategies to mitigate or prevent them.
- Ensure the team understands their work's goals, purpose, and implementation details.
- Set clear, trackable goals so the team knows what success looks like and can adjust as needed.
Team Management
- Manage the team as a whole and each individual member, including both developers and QA engineers.
- Plan and implement training to maintain a balance of competencies and avoid knowledge silos.
- Organize work so the team can perform tasks independently while monitoring execution.
- Conduct hiring, onboarding, and mentoring of new team members to ensure smooth integration.
- Conduct 1-on-1 meetings to discuss workload, interests, and team dynamics.
- Develop personal growth plans for team members and conduct performance reviews.
- Motivate team members, retain key personnel, and address discipline issues when necessary.
- Foster effective collaboration, resolve conflicts and maintain a productive, positive team atmosphere.
- Encourage initiative and responsibility while addressing destructive behaviors like toxicity or irresponsibility.
- Make it easy for the team to raise concerns, share ideas, and give honest feedback.
What makes you the perfect fit 🤝
Technical Expertise
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, processes, and best practices.
- Familiarity with backend development technologies (e.g., Go, Python) and related QA automation frameworks.
- Experience with project estimation, task decomposition, and risk management.
- Knowledge of testing practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes.
- Master's degree in STEM field.
- Proven experience managing cross-functional teams of developers, analysts, and QA engineers.
- Strong mentoring, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.
- Effective communication to align technical and business goals.
- Be comfortable making decisions when things are unclear or plans change.
- 5+ years of experience in software development, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated success in managing teams and delivering high-quality products on time.
It’ll also be an advantage if you have experience in:
- Finance experience or knowledge of Trading
- Knowledge of TradingView 😁
Additional Information:
This is a hybrid role based in our Málaga office, located in the heart of the city at the prestigious Muelle Uno port. You'll have the opportunity to work in a vibrant and inspiring environment.
What we offer:
- Permanent Contract
- Flexible Working Hours – Start your day when it suits you best within our wide range of entry hours.
- Hybrid Work Policy – Enjoy the flexibility of combining remote and office work.
- Relocation Package – Comprehensive support for a smooth transition for you and your family, including assistance with visa, transportation, and accommodation for our offices in Málaga and Tbilisi.
- Private Health Insurance
- Performance Bonus
- Work alongside experienced professionals and mentors offering ongoing training and growth opportunities.
- Collaborative & Agile Environment
- Premium TradingView Subscription
- Annual Team Events – We love celebrating together!
- A comfortable, well-equipped workspace with exclusive perks like a gym and much more!
TradingView is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our success is driven by 500+ professionals from 40+ different nationalities, speaking nearly 20 languages across our global offices in London, New York, Malaga and Tbilisi.
📩 Ready to make a real impact on the financial world? - Apply now and become part of a team that’s revolutionizing the way millions of people interact with the markets.
- Locations
- Muelle Uno, Málaga
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About TradingView
We’re TradingView, the largest social network and charting platform for traders and investors – used by 90 million users each month in over 180 different countries.
Backend Team Lead
Join TradingView, the world’s #1 platform and social network for traders and investors — 100M+ trust us to explore market opportunities. Want to make an impact? Apply to shape the future of finance.
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