Lead Backend Software Engineer (Team Lead)

Ready to lead the charge in shaping the backend systems that power some of the world’s favorite mobile games? We’re looking for a Senior Lead Software Engineer who combines deep technical expertise with a passion for mentoring and guiding others. In this role, you’ll not only contribute hands-on to key backend services, but also drive engineering excellence and foster a positive, collaborative, growth-oriented team culture. This is your chance to lead boldly, code brilliantly, and leave your mark on hundreds of millions of players worldwide. So, what are you waiting for?

In this role you will

• Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers.
• Set clear goals, drive execution, and ensure engineering excellence.
• Support the growth of team members through feedback, coaching, and development plans.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Analytics, Operations).
• Foster a culture of efficiency, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
• Continuously improve development processes in line with industry best practices.
• Actively engage in hands-on work on key backend services, and contribute to their ongoing quality and functionality.
• Propose and drive initiatives that strengthen backend and company-wide technology.

What we’re looking for

• Strong technical background in backend engineering.
• Motivation to further grow and develop existing managerial and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on contribution with people management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in the English language (both written and spoken).

Your experience

• 5+ years of experience as a backend software engineer.
• Experience as a team lead, tech lead, or manager.
• Track record of successfully delivering backend or cloud projects.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, or team leadership.
• Familiarity with Java, Kubernetes, Google Cloud, or Big Data technologies (e.g., BigQuery) is an advantage.

What we offer

• Employment relationship with Ekipa2 d.o.o. for an indefinite period of time, with a six-month probationary period.
• Diverse work with exciting daily challenges, in a fun, relaxed environment.
• Participation in high-impact projects across Backend and other technology areas.
• Development opportunities through training, seminars, and conferences.
• Choice of sport, fitness, educational, and entertainment activities outside of work.
• Healthy meals in the office.
• Flexible working hours.
• 24 days of paid vacation.
• Participation in a discretionary bonus plan.
• Christmas bonus (subject to internal company policies).

Senior Lead Software Engineer / Information Systems Developer IV, Team Leader. Rich experience in the field of information systems development (Backend Development) and team leadership is required. We offer an employment relationship for an indefinite period with a six-month probationary period at Ekipa2 d.o.o., based in Ljubljana.