Software Engineering Team Leader - Redis Cloud Unit

Software Engineering Team Leader (Backend): Leading a team to develop and manage backend services for Redis Cloud's SaaS offerings, defining business models, and ensuring high standards for design and coding. Focus on designing and implementing scalable, distributed cloud services and adopting AI tools to accelerate development.

Location: Hybrid (EMEA )

Company

Redis is a product company building fast, simple technology for its 10,000+ worldwide customers, providing cloud solutions for Redis databases as SaaS.

What you will do

• Recruit, mentor, and lead a team of backend-oriented developers for a large-scale, distributed cloud system.
• Define and implement various business models and offerings in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Design and implement backend services for building, monitoring, and maintaining cloud services.
• Actively participate in coding activities and code reviews.
• Set high standards for design, coding, and tooling.
• Drive the adoption of AI tools to accelerate service development.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in developing backend applications.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership and team‑building skills with a proven track record.
• Expertise in backend languages like Python, Java, Go.
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), API design, and best practices for scalable, distributed systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience running complex SaaS offerings with deep awareness of production environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package formed by salary and equity grants.
• 25 days of flexible vacation time.
• Hybrid working options from both home and the office.
• Home internet & phone monthly allowance and one-time home‑office setup allowance.
• Health and dental insurance, personal life insurance, and critical illness cover.
• Lunch and snacks in the office.
• Committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment with a culture of curiosity, diversity of thought, and innovation.