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Backend Engineering Team Lead

Netcraft

London, Manchester 9/11/2026 Full-time
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&lt;div class=&quot;content-intro&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Netcraft&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;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&#39;ve blocked over 225 million cyber-attacks to date, and we take down around 33% of the world&#39;s phishing attacks.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Our purpose and passion are focused on just one thing: protecting the world from cybercrime.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;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.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer&quot; data-start=&quot;144&quot; data-end=&quot;156&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;144&quot; data-end=&quot;156&quot;&gt;The Role&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;158&quot; data-end=&quot;306&quot;&gt;We’re looking for a Backend Engineering Team Lead to establish and lead a new backend team responsible for several key Netcraft products, including:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start=&quot;308&quot; data-end=&quot;637&quot;&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;1dvamb&quot; data-start=&quot;308&quot; data-end=&quot;413&quot;&gt;The &lt;strong data-start=&quot;314&quot; data-end=&quot;335&quot;&gt;Integration Layer&lt;/strong&gt;, which enables customers to integrate their SIEM platforms with Netcraft data&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;q97nlw&quot; data-start=&quot;414&quot; data-end=&quot;506&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;416&quot; data-end=&quot;423&quot;&gt;NSI&lt;/strong&gt;, which supports engagement with criminals conducting conversational scams at scale&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;ebjopp&quot; data-start=&quot;507&quot; data-end=&quot;542&quot;&gt;The &lt;strong data-start=&quot;513&quot; data-end=&quot;542&quot;&gt;Web and SSL Server Survey&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;e6uc9c&quot; data-start=&quot;543&quot; data-end=&quot;637&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;545&quot; data-end=&quot;553&quot;&gt;Spam&lt;/strong&gt;, which analyses emails from multiple sources to identify phishing and scam activity&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;639&quot; data-end=&quot;966&quot;&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;968&quot; data-end=&quot;1122&quot;&gt;You will build a new team to manage and improve these products, contributing code, demonstrating best practice, and managing an exciting delivery roadmap.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;1124&quot; data-end=&quot;1138&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1124&quot; data-end=&quot;1138&quot;&gt;You’ll be:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start=&quot;1140&quot; data-end=&quot;2275&quot;&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;1fdvs3k&quot; data-start=&quot;1140&quot; data-end=&quot;1327&quot;&gt;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&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;1buvgr3&quot; data-start=&quot;1328&quot; data-end=&quot;1469&quot;&gt;Operating with autonomy, taking the initiative to solve problems and recognising the importance of adhering to demanding delivery timelines&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;damfod&quot; data-start=&quot;1470&quot; data-end=&quot;1629&quot;&gt;Managing requirements from key stakeholders and customers, understanding what needs to be done based on business needs without necessarily needing to be told&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;xra4nz&quot; data-start=&quot;1630&quot; data-end=&quot;1769&quot;&gt;Prioritising, refining, and sequencing the team’s workflow while retaining approximately &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1721&quot; data-end=&quot;1769&quot;&gt;30–50% of your time for hands-on engineering&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;17j3hhy&quot; data-start=&quot;1770&quot; data-end=&quot;1904&quot;&gt;Deeply embedded in conceiving and executing engineering solutions, creating performant systems and services to delight our customers&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;1tqbfop&quot; data-start=&quot;1905&quot; data-end=&quot;2087&quot;&gt;Upholding high engineering standards with a demonstrable commitment to code quality, a test-driven approach, and a modern continuous integration/continuous deployment delivery flow&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;1wrq2gn&quot; data-start=&quot;2088&quot; data-end=&quot;2174&quot;&gt;Well-versed in how AI-first development techniques can materially boost productivity&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;18lmgyb&quot; data-start=&quot;2175&quot; data-end=&quot;2275&quot;&gt;Responsible for building and leading a high-performing team of talented and enthusiastic engineers&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;2277&quot; data-end=&quot;2314&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2277&quot; data-end=&quot;2314&quot;&gt;What You’ll Need to Be Successful&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start=&quot;2316&quot; data-end=&quot;3455&quot;&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;hx5bed&quot; data-start=&quot;2316&quot; data-end=&quot;2465&quot;&gt;Strong and demonstrable leadership skills, with a constructive attitude to problem-solving and the ability to switch effectively between priorities&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;e4icvp&quot; data-start=&quot;2466&quot; data-end=&quot;2598&quot;&gt;Excellent communication skills, including the ability to distil technical concepts for a range of stakeholders and motivate a team&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;197yupv&quot; data-start=&quot;2599&quot; data-end=&quot;2754&quot;&gt;A strong engineering background spanning a range of technologies, including &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2677&quot; data-end=&quot;2708&quot;&gt;Go, OpenSearch, and MongoDB&lt;/strong&gt;, with Perl experience considered an advantage&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;19b0f1i&quot; data-start=&quot;2755&quot; data-end=&quot;2918&quot;&gt;A demonstrable track record of identifying opportunities to create significant value within existing products and taking ideas from concept through to production&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;t530hs&quot; data-start=&quot;2919&quot; data-end=&quot;3114&quot;&gt;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&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;u3msr6&quot; data-start=&quot;3115&quot; data-end=&quot;3214&quot;&gt;Experience working with &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3141&quot; data-end=&quot;3161&quot;&gt;AWS technologies&lt;/strong&gt; and a range of machine learning tools and frameworks&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;qwnayl&quot; data-start=&quot;3215&quot; data-end=&quot;3331&quot;&gt;An interest in reverse-engineering codebases, where necessary, to understand the inner workings of legacy products&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;na70vf&quot; data-start=&quot;3332&quot; data-end=&quot;3455&quot;&gt;Experience interviewing and hiring engineers, building effective teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;3457&quot; data-end=&quot;3486&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3457&quot; data-end=&quot;3486&quot;&gt;Bonus Points If You Have:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start=&quot;3488&quot; data-end=&quot;3806&quot;&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;1m7cjng&quot; data-start=&quot;3488&quot; data-end=&quot;3579&quot;&gt;Strong Go development skills, particularly in technology modernisation or uplift projects&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;iumu7a&quot; data-start=&quot;3580&quot; data-end=&quot;3688&quot;&gt;Experience with generative AI technologies and where and how to apply them to improve customer experiences&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-section-id=&quot;q12ahq&quot; data-start=&quot;3689&quot; data-end=&quot;3806&quot;&gt;Practical experience managing engineers at different career stages, from recent graduates to seasoned professionals&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;3808&quot; data-end=&quot;3831&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3808&quot; data-end=&quot;3831&quot;&gt;The Rewards Package&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;33 days annual leave - includes public holidays which can be worked if you prefer&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Generous enhanced family leave and pay&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Enhanced company sick pay from day one of employment, with additional support after your first six months’ service&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Salary sacrifice pension with matched employer contributions up to 5% + NI savings&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Private health cover, including access to a private GP service&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Life Assurance at 4 x salary&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Equity tracking scheme (eligibility criteria apply) - allowing you share in Netcraft&#39;s long term success&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Hybrid and flexible working options&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Meals, snacks, and drinks provided in the office&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Comprehensive health, safety, and wellness service available 24/7 for you and your family&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Two paid Learning &amp;amp; Development days per year plus access to learning resources such as Udemy and Coursera to support your career&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Two Volunteering Days per year, to allow you to contribute to your wider community or charity&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Employee Referral Bonus scheme&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Spot reward bonus scheme to reward truly outstanding contributions&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start=&quot;3808&quot; data-end=&quot;3831&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;content-conclusion&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Diversity, Equity &amp;amp; Inclusion&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This is deeply important to us. Through our ally network, we support under-represented groups and&amp;nbsp;maintain&amp;nbsp;a working environment free from bias, harassment, or discrimination. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We’re also happy to make adjustments to the hiring process to ensure every candidate can participate fully.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please note:&lt;/strong&gt; Netcraft does not accept unsolicited approaches from external recruiters.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>

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