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Engineering Team Lead

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Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, IsraelFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoVerified open 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Reco is hiring an Engineering Team Lead. Reco is seeking an Engineering Team Lead to guide and mentor a cross-functional team of engineers. This role involves hands-on technical leadership, designing critical systems, and owning backend systems from architecture to production delivery. The Team Lead will drive technical direction for cybersecurity platforms and ensure the successful deployment of LLM- and agent-based solutions.

Key focus areas include Lead, mentor, and grow a cross-functional team of engineers, Act as a hands-on technical leader, designing critical systems and writing production code, and Own backend systems end-to-end, from architecture through implementation and production delivery.

Successful candidates bring 7+ Years Backend Software Development Experience, 2+ Years Technical Leadership Experience, and BSc In Computer Science Or Equivalent Practical Experience. Important skills include Backend Software Development, Technical Leadership, Scalable Backend Systems, Highly Available Backend Systems, Cybersecurity Platforms, and IAM. Preferred (not required): Team Player, Leadership, Technical Depth, and Delivery Pressure Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Backend Software DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipScalable Backend SystemsHighly Available Backend SystemsCybersecurity PlatformsIAMAuthentication and Authorization MechanismsPolicy, Permissions, and Access-Control ModelsSecurity-Related Data ProcessingControl PlanesSOLID PrinciplesModularityTestabilityLong-Term MaintainabilitySDLCCommunicationTeam PlayerLeadershipTechnical DepthDelivery Pressure ManagementHigh Ownership MindsetAccountabilityCybersecurity Principles in SaaS EnvironmentsSSOMFAIdentity FederationSAMLOAuth 2.0OpenID ConnectSaaS Application ConfigurationSecurity ControlsMonitoring Suspicious BehaviorDetection of Risky BehaviorIntegrating With SaaS APIsGoScalaPythonModern Backend EcosystemsMicroservicesEvent-Driven ArchitecturesDistributed SystemsAWSAzureGCPLLMsNLPAgent-Based Systems

Qualifications

7+ Years Backend Software Development Experience2+ Years Technical Leadership or Team Lead ExperienceBSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Equivalent Practical Experience

Full job description

Engineering Team Lead

  • R&D

  • Tel Aviv, Israel

  • Management

  • Full-time Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a cross-functional team of backend, frontend, and research engineers.

  • Act as a hands-on technical leader : design critical systems, write production code when needed, and set a high engineering bar.

  • Own backend systems end-to-end, from architecture and design through implementation and production delivery .

  • Drive technical direction and architectural decisions for large-scale cybersecurity platforms .

  • Lead the delivery of complex LLM- and agent-based solutions to production , ensuring they meet enterprise standards for reliability, scalability, security, and observability.

  • Partner closely with Product, Research, and Client Services to translate complex technical challenges into clear, high-impact product capabilities.

  • Ensure backend systems are built with a strong emphasis on security, correctness, and long-term maintainability .

  • Review code, guide design decisions, and promote best practices across the team.

  • Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in backend software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or team lead role .

  • Proven experience designing and building scalable, highly available backend systems in production.

  • Strong background in building cybersecurity platforms , with hands-on experience in areas such as:

  • Identity and access management

  • Authentication and authorization mechanisms

  • Policy, permissions, and access-control models

  • Security-related data processing or control planes

  • Deep understanding of software design principles such as SOLID , modularity, testability, and long-term maintainability.

  • Experience leading systems through the full software development lifecycle: design, development, deployment, and ongoing evolution.

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to align technical, research, and product stakeholders. Team & Personality

  • A true team player (“soul player”) who prioritizes team success over individual credit.

  • Leads by example, takes responsibility for outcomes, and creates a culture of trust, openness, and technical excellence.

  • Comfortable balancing people leadership , technical depth, and delivery pressure.

  • High ownership mindset and strong sense of accountability to customers and production systems. Bonus Points If You Have

  • Experience applying cybersecurity principles specifically to SaaS environments , including:

  • Single Sign-On (SSO), MFA, and identity federation (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)

  • SaaS application configuration and security controls

  • Monitoring and detection of suspicious or risky behavior within SaaS applications

  • Integrating with SaaS APIs for security visibility and enforcement

  • Familiarity with Go, Scala, Python , and modern backend ecosystems.

  • Experience with microservices , event-driven architectures, and distributed systems.

  • Experience deploying and operating services on AWS, Azure, or GCP .

  • Exposure to LLMs, NLP, or agent-based systems , including taking complex solutions from concept to production.

  • BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering , or equivalent practical experience.

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