Team Lead Full Stack, Platform Team

About the position: 

This position is leading the platform team that is part of the Optibus R&D Core group. We’re seeking a skilled and experienced Team Lead Full Stack to guide our Platform Team. This role is ideal for someone with 5-10 years of experience in full stack development who is ready to lead a team and tackle high-impact projects in a complex environment. 

As the lead in our R&D department, you’ll not only contribute to the development of cutting-edge features but also mentor and manage engineers to deliver solutions that enhance operational efficiency and user experience for bus drivers using our products. You will oversee technical decisions across the frontend, backend, and infrastructure. You’ll collaborate closely with our tech leads, PMs, Design, and other tech teams. In addition to hands-on coding, you’ll prioritize and delegate tasks, drive the team’s technical strategy, and ensure the delivery of high-quality features with reliability and performance as core focuses.

Our global team will include you as a Team Lead plus 6 Full Stack Engineers, a Product Manager, and a Product Designer, all collaborating cross-functionally to deliver cross group and products solutions.

• At least 2 years of people management experience in an engineering context, leading teams to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Experience managing remotely distributed teams is a plus.
• Over 5 years of hands-on experience in building user-facing web applications. Leading cross teams/applications components like a design system is a plus.
• Proficiency in modern UI frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue, combined with a strong understanding of JavaScript.
• A minimum of 3 years of production experience in backend development using technologies such as Node.js, Python, Java, Go, or C#.
• Practical experience with relational or NoSQL databases, including MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• A BSc degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience with production-grade products is acceptable.
• A history of excellence demonstrated through prior roles, academic achievements, or contributions to impactful projects.
• Fluent written and verbal English skills

About Optibus:

Optibus is a unified software platform revolutionizing public transportation planning, scheduling, and operations in over 8,000 cities worldwide. Using AI, ML, and optimization algorithms, it empowers agencies to design more efficient, equitable, and sustainable transit networks, enhancing passenger access, reducing emissions, and improving driver conditions. With offices globally and a team of 350+ employees, Optibus fosters a collaborative culture centered on innovation, determination, and impact. As the first unicorn in public transportation technology, Optibus is driving the modernization of mass transit to make it the preferred choice for cities and passengers alike.

Why Join Optibus?

• Be part of a company revolutionizing public transportation with cutting-edge technology.
• Collaborate with global teams passionate about sustainability and innovation.
• Enjoy a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that values growth and creativity.
• We offer a hybrid work environment, with employees expected to be in the office two days a week at our London Wall office. The remaining days can be worked remotely to support work-life balance and flexibility.

Optibus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, cultural background, religious beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. It is our responsibility at Optibus to provide an inclusive and accessible interview experience for all. We will provide reasonable accommodations for all candidates in need of individualised support during the hiring process.