Engineering Team Leader (Remote, Denmark)

Job summary

This role is for a hands-on engineering leader responsible for guiding a small, high-performing product team while contributing to the development of scalable solutions. The position emphasizes team culture, delivery, and adherence to engineering best practices in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing engineering teams with direct reports.
• Strong backend development skills, particularly in Elixir/Phoenix or similar frameworks.
• Solid grasp of software engineering principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to motivate team members.
• Proven ability to balance technical execution with leadership duties.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in fostering inclusive and high-performing teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Benefits

• Lead and manage a cross-functional engineering team, ensuring productivity and team dynamics.
• Contribute to product development while balancing leadership and hands-on coding.
• Drive hiring processes and support onboarding for new team members.
• Provide continuous feedback and coaching to foster a positive team environment.
• Serve as the primary contact for the team, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.
• Promote engineering best practices and high-quality code delivery.
• Encourage collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.
• Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
• Fully remote work with flexible hours.
• Generous paid time off and work-life balance support.
• Paid parental leave and mental health services.
• Stock options and long-term incentives.
• Learning and development budget for career growth.
• Home office setup budget and necessary equipment provided.
• Budget for coworking spaces or local team meetups.