R&D Team Lead

Description Grip Security is looking for a Software Developer Team Lead to join our community! We are a fast-growing startup in the software-as-a-service and AI Security industry. We provide innovative solutions to securing the whole organization-to-SaaS surface. (More details: https://grip.security) Using the newest technologies, we're working on solving a huge problem all enterprises face today; to govern the accessibility of all its employees to all 3rd party vendors (GitHub, SendGrid, Atlassian, and thousands more!), and to make sure there is no leftover/unwanted access to any of the organization's SaaS and AI assets. The SaaS and AI Security field is complex and challenging. Therefore, we're looking for super-talented people, who are not afraid of technical challenges and breaking down barriers to achieve good solutions. About the Role We are looking for an experienced full-stack team lead to join our R&D organization, lead the design and development of large-scale, data-oriented applications. In this role, you will manage a talented team of full-stack engineers while remaining hands-on and technically involved in building our core SaaS security platform. You will play a key role in shaping system architecture, driving technological innovation, and ensuring the delivery of robust and scalable solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of full-stack engineers, guiding them in design, development, and delivery of complex projects. Drive the architecture and implementation of data-centric applications using modern technologies and cloud infrastructure. Lead a fast-moving development team, ensuring strong execution and teamwork in a dynamic environment Collaborate with QA, Product, Design, and DevOps teams to ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance. Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and foster a high-quality engineering culture. Research and integrate new technologies to overcome technical challenges and improve productivity. Own full project lifecycle, from requirement gathering and design to deployment and monitoring in production. Requirements 7+ years of professional experience in Full Stack development, including at least 3 years as a Team Lead. Proven hands-on experience building and maintaining large-scale, data-oriented platforms. Strong understanding of cloud architecture and distributed systems (AWS preferred). Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and production-grade microservices. Excellent communication and mentoring skills; ability to inspire and lead a team. Problem-solving mindset and a proactive, can-do attitude. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience with the following tech stack: Python, TypeScript, React, Kubernetes, Kafka, Postgres Experience with NoSQL databases and data lake storage solutions - Advantage Experience working on SaaS-based security products – Advantage Experience with browser extension or other end point clients - Advantage