Backend Engineering Team Lead

About this role

About Netcraft Netcraft is the global leader in cybercrime detection and disruption. We’re a trusted partner for three of the four largest companies in the world and many large governments. We've blocked over 225 million cyber-attacks to date, and we take down around 33% of the world's phishing attacks. Our purpose and passion are focused on just one thing: protecting the world from cybercrime. That passion shapes how we work, too.

We’re proud of our talented team and the value each person brings, and we’ve built a workplace where people feel supported and inspired. From strong benefits and wellness programs to meaningful collaboration and team connection. The Role We’re looking for a Backend Engineering Team Lead to establish and lead a new backend team responsible for several key Netcraft products, including: The Integration Layer , which enables customers to integrate their SIEM platforms with Netcraft data NSI , which supports engagement with criminals conducting conversational scams at scale The Web and SSL Server Survey Spam , which analyses emails from multiple sources to identify phishing and scam activity These products are a mixture of legacy platforms that produce key data supporting Netcraft systems and new products that support our customer base.

You’ll be a technical leader with expertise across a varied stack, with the commercial acumen to understand how to modernise legacy products as well as commercialise new products. You will build a new team to manage and improve these products, contributing code, demonstrating best practice, and managing an exciting delivery roadmap. You’ll be: Working with Product and Design colleagues to evaluate each of your products, determining where immediate improvements can be made and helping to develop the long-term strategy for each Operating with autonomy, taking the initiative to solve problems and recognising the importance of adhering to demanding delivery timelines Managing requirements from key stakeholders and customers, understanding what needs to be done based on business needs without necessarily needing to be told Prioritising, refining, and sequencing the team’s workflow while retaining approximately 30–50% of your time for hands-on engineering Deeply embedded in conceiving and executing engineering solutions, creating performant systems and services to delight our customers Upholding high engineering standards with a demonstrable commitment to code quality, a test-driven approach, and a modern continuous integration/continuous deployment delivery flow Well-versed in how AI-first development techniques can materially boost productivity Responsible for building and leading a high-performing team of talented and enthusiastic engineers What You’ll Need to Be Successful Strong and demonstrable leadership skills, with a constructive attitude to problem-solving and the ability to switch effectively between priorities Excellent communication skills, including the ability to distil technical concepts for a range of stakeholders and motivate a team A strong engineering background spanning a range of technologies, including Go, OpenSearch, and MongoDB , with Perl experience considered an advantage A demonstrable track record of identifying opportunities to create significant value within existing products and taking ideas from concept through to production Experience partnering closely with Product Managers and Product Owners to shape product strategy, define priorities, and translate customer and business needs into effective technical solutions Experience working with AWS technologies and a range of machine learning tools and frameworks An interest in reverse-engineering codebases, where necessary, to understand the inner workings of legacy products Experience interviewing and hiring engineers, building effective teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement Bonus Points If You Have: Strong Go development skills, particularly in technology modernisation or uplift projects Experience with generative AI technologies and where and how to apply them to improve customer experiences Practical experience managing engineers at different career stages, from recent graduates to seasoned professionals The Rewards Package 33 days annual leave - includes public holidays which can be worked if you prefer Generous enhanced family leave and pay Enhanced company sick pay from day one of employment, with additional support after your first six months’ service Salary sacrifice pension with matched employer contributions up to 5% + NI savings Private health cover, including access to a private GP service Life Assurance at 4 x salary Equity tracking scheme (eligibility criteria apply) - allowing you share in Netcraft's long term success Hybrid and flexible working options Meals, snacks, and drinks provided in the office Comprehensive health, safety, and wellness service available 24/7 for you and your family Two paid Learning & Development days per year plus access to learning resources such as Udemy and Coursera to support your career Two Volunteering Days per year, to allow you to contribute to your wider community or charity Employee Referral Bonus scheme Spot reward bonus scheme to reward truly outstanding contributions Diversity, Equity & Inclusion This is deeply important to us.