Team Lead, Software Development (Recommendations) - all genders Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Team Lead, Software Development (Recommendations) – all genders

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

We\’re looking for a skilled and experienced Team Lead to build and guide our new Recommendations team. In this role, you\’ll lead a team of engineers focused on implementing recommendation algorithms, developing APIs, and integrating systems into our products. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with a background in software development, a deep understanding of building scalable systems, and a passion for delivering high-quality, personalized experiences.

As a team lead, you’ll work closely with our Product Managers, Designers, Data Scientists, and other developers to provide tailored and innovative solutions for the market. You\’ll be responsible for hiring and managing a new team of talented engineers and building a best-in-class recommendation engine that drives customer engagement and business growth.

What you\’ll be responsible for:

• Build your team: Recruit, hire, and onboard top talent to form a high-performing recommendations team.
• Be the trusted lead of a development team of 5-6 members, guiding, motivating, and developing your team to solve complex business problems.
• Enhance team growth through effective mentoring, coaching, and constructive feedback, while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
• Model lead-by-example excellence, provide high-quality code reviews and design feedback, and drive technical alignment in challenging areas.
• Develop performant, scalable, and maintainable applications, ensuring high technical quality and operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with other teams, architects, product managers, and engineering leaders to align approaches and priorities.
• Continuously improve our software delivery processes and practices, staying updated with industry trends to influence our strategic direction and foster innovation.
• Provide technical and process guidance to your team.

What you\’ll be bringing to the team:

• Proven experience leading a team of developers through successful software projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Proficiency in Java or Python.
• Solid understanding of development processes, testing, and CI/CD best practices.
• Knowledge of Web application concerns: REST, OAuth2, Caching.
• Experience building scalable SaaS solutions.
• Passion for learning and desire to improve continuously.
• Solution-oriented mindset and ability to manage ambiguity.

Even better if you have, but not necessary:

• Interest in or experience with POS or eCommerce systems.
• Expertise in data analysis, data mining, and working with large datasets.
• Experience working on recommendation systems.
• Experience with relational (e.g., MySQL) or non-relational (e.g., Elasticsearch, DynamoDB, Redis) databases.
• Experience with Kafka or other messaging systems (e.g., Pub/Sub).
• Experience with Docker & Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Bachelor\’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.

Who you are:

• You’re a hands-on team lead who enjoys staying involved in the codebase.
• You are a problem solver who tackles complexity with critical thinking.
• You have a strong will to learn, grow, and leave your comfort zone.
• You have great energy and passion for technology.

What’s in it for you:

• Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture with the option of working remotely or from one of our beautiful offices.
• Genuine career growth opportunities within a company that\’s continuously expanding.
• Make a meaningful impact by helping merchants grow their businesses through creating or improving products and addressing customer feedback.
• Be part of a team large enough for growth yet agile enough for real impact.
• Work on high-traffic products with a global user base.
• Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and expand your expertise.
• Work alongside other highly skilled engineers, learn and expand your skill set, forge relationships, and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed culture.

and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:

• Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners).
• Health & Wellness Credit – expense up to 400 EUR per year towards your gym membership, yoga classes, or other health-related activities.
• Mental Health Support through the Modern Health App – access to meditation, coaching, or counseling.
• People Experience – our PX benefit allows you to work from pretty much anywhere in the world for 60 days a year.

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Who we are:
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed\’s one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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