Team Lead (Europe Remote)

As a Team Lead at BnBerry, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers while being directly involved in development work about 50% of the time. You will help to resolve complex issues, foster team ownership, collaborate with tech leadership, run Scrum ceremonies, and ensure the delivery of reliable and well-tested code. Your leadership will ensure that both the team's and the company’s goals are met effectively.

To qualify for the Team Lead position at BnBerry, you should have at least 7 years of development experience and a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role. A deep understanding of technologies such as PHP and JavaScript, experience with Laravel/Symfony frameworks, and the ability to manage remote teams are essential. Proficiency in software principles like OOP, SOLID, and development lifecycle management is also required.

BnBerry values the continuous development of its employees. As a Team Lead, you will benefit from an annual professional development budget dedicated to education and training, ensuring you can enhance your skills and stay current with industry trends. We believe that investing in our team leads to better outcomes for everyone involved.

The culture at BnBerry is collaborative, innovative, and supportive. We encourage team ownership and accountability, ensuring that everyone contributes to the success of the company. With a remote work model, we promote work-life balance and provide generous PTO, as well as a performance-driven environment that rewards achievements through quarterly bonuses.

Absolutely! The Team Lead position at BnBerry is fully remote, allowing you the flexibility to work from anywhere in Europe. We prioritize effective communication and collaboration among remote team members, fostering a productive and engaging work environment.

When faced with conflicts, I prioritize open communication. I encourage team members to express their concerns and work collaboratively to find a resolution. I believe addressing issues directly and honestly leads to stronger team dynamics.

I have substantial experience working within Agile frameworks, specifically Scrum. I have led Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, to ensure a continuous flow of communication and improvement.

Motivation stems from empowerment and recognition. I strive to create an environment where team members feel ownership of their projects, while also providing regular feedback and celebrating successes, be it big or small.

I emphasize the importance of code reviews as part of our development process. Encouraging adherence to coding standards, using testing frameworks, and performing regular retrospectives helps maintain high code quality.

I believe in a hands-on mentorship style that allows junior developers to learn through experience. I provide guidance while encouraging autonomy, promoting a learning environment where questions are invited, and pairing them up on challenging tasks.

I take a collaborative approach to prioritize feature requests, consulting stakeholders from sales, customer support, and product management. By assessing impact and alignment with business goals, we ensure the most valuable features are prioritized.

We primarily leverage tools like Jira for task tracking, Confluence for documentation, and Git for version control. These tools streamline our workflows, ensuring we stay organized and collaborative.

I actively participate in webinars, online courses, and tech meetups. Additionally, I follow relevant blogs and podcasts to stay informed about new developments and best practices in software development and leadership.

I once led a project with tight deadlines and resource constraints. By breaking the project into smaller tasks and fostering proactive communication, we identified bottlenecks and ensured timely delivery without sacrificing quality.

A Team Lead acts as a facilitator, mentor, and motivator. It’s crucial to create a supportive environment where team members can express their ideas and concerns, promoting collaboration and ensuring both personal and team growth.