Tech Lead (Frozen Team)
SEMrush
Hi there!
We are Semrush, a global Tech company developing our own product – a platform for digital marketers.
Are you ready to be a part of it? This is your chance! We’re hiring for Tech Lead (Frozen Team).Tasks in the role
Lead the technical takeover of new products. Conduct thorough audits of codebase, infrastructure, and data layers to identify paths for architectural evolution. Define technical roadmaps, ensuring decisions are driven by business value and cost efficiency.
Drive the end-to-end implementation of adoption plans. Guide the team through the migration and stabilization process until the product reaches a sustainable, low-maintenance state.
Lead by example by contributing code to the most critical or high-risk components (approx. 35-40% of your time).
Drive the transition of services into our standard tech stack: GCP, GKE, Go/Java, SaaS-based storages, and reliable CI/CD processes.
Modernize and unify observability and alerting across the portfolio.
Use metrics to track the cost of support versus product revenue. Provide the technical data necessary to support decisions regarding further investment.
Facilitate regular communication across the team to ensure cohesion and progress.
Lead team development through 1:1s, feedback, and performance reviews.
Hire and onboard team members, contributing to team composition and growth.
Who we are looking for
Proven experience in developing distributed systems in cloud environments.
Ability to solve complex technical problems and make sound architectural decisions.
Proven experience as a Senior Engineer. Strong proficiency in Java (Spring) or Go. Willingness to learn a second programming language (Go or Java).
Solid experience with sql databases and queue brokers.
Solid experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD tools.
Ownership mindset with a focus on project quality, delivery, and alignment with business goals.
Experience mentoring and supporting the growth of mid-level engineers.
Our Tech Stack
Backend: Java (Spring Boot), Go, PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, Redis, RabbitMQ.
Frontend: React, TypeScript.
Infrastructure: Google Cloud (GCP), GKE, Docker, GitLab CI, Helm.
Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, Sentry.
QA: Allure, Playwright.
We will try to create all the right conditions for you to work and rest comfortably
Flexible working hours
Unlimited PTO
Flexi Benefit for your hobby
Employee Support Program
Loss of family member financial aid
Employee Resource Groups
Meals, snacks, and drinks at the office
Corporate events
Teambuilding
Training, courses, conferences
A little more about our company
Semrush is a leading online visibility management SaaS platform that enables businesses globally to run search engine optimization, pay-per-click, content, social media and competitive research campaigns and get measurable results from online marketing.
We've been developing our product for 17 years and have been awarded G2's Top 100 Software Products, Global and US Search Awards 2021, Great Place to Work Certification, Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and many more. In March 2021 Semrush went public and started trading on the NYSE with the SEMR ticker.
10,000,000+ users in America, Europe, Asia, and Australia have already tried Semrush, and over 1,700 people around the world are working on its development. The Semrush team is constantly growing.
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments
Semrush is an equal opportunity employer. Building a better future for marketers around the world unites people from all backgrounds. Even if you feel that you don’t 100% match all requirements, don’t be discouraged to apply! We are committed to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging in the workplace.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition including medical characteristics, genetic identity, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Our new colleague, we are waiting for you!
At Semrush, we take a serious and comprehensive approach to hiring new people. We welcome those who are professionals in their field and passionate about their work to join our team.
A “five-minute interview” or “get a job in three clicks” approach is not the way we work.
During the interview, we ask candidates to talk about themselves and their background in detail. We try to discover the most important aspects about the way someone works and their personality before a job offer is made.
Once the resume is received it will be reviewed by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. We try to provide feedback within three working days.
Flexible approach for an interview format
In order for the online meetings to be productive, we suggest following these tips to make sure you are set up well:
- Join the interview from a laptop or desktop computer (not a smartphone). You may need to print something or present your screen during the interview.
- Please turn on your camera. Visual communication is especially important for us.
- Choose a quiet place to talk. Attending an interview from the street is not a good idea.
- Keep your phone at hand in case there are technical issues that mean we have to continue the interview by direct call.
Product & Development
The name Product & Development (P&D) is self-explanatory. More than 50 teams are involved in creation and development of Semrush products.
Fun fact: many P&D teams have some playful names—like the Geese Team or Sugar Team. Some teams opt for rather unusual colors, like “avocado” or “coffee.” Instead of mundanity, we strive to enjoy bright daily routines. The spirit of creativity is in Semrush’s DNA.
In every location, the team set-up looks similar: the Product Manager is responsible for the tool development strategy. Then there are Backend, Frontend, or Fullstack developers, and a QA Engineer. However, there are frequent exceptions. For example, some teams may include a Data Scientist or a DevOps Engineer.
The P&D team has bases in Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Poland, Cyprus, Serbia, and Vietnam!
Our P&D colleagues work in sprints and believe that releasing a new feature on Friday might not be the best idea.