Team Lead - Engineering

At Amenitiz, we’re on a mission to simplify hospitality management, whether it's in the bustling streets of Paris or the serene Uyuni Salt Flats of Bolivia.

Empowering over 14,000 hoteliers worldwide, we’re more than just another SaaS scale-up—we’re revolutionizing one of the world’s oldest industries. With over $50 million raised from top-tier VCs who back disruptive giants like Alibaba, Toast, Zendesk, Delivery Hero, Revolut, and Loom, we've been recognized as a TravelTech Titan and one of Wired's hottest start-ups.

Our team, nearly 300 strong, is based in beautiful Barcelona. At Amenitiz, we cultivate a culture of positivity and personal growth. Our team members are enthusiastic, thrive on ownership, and excel in collaboration. Every day, we lead by example, prioritizing client satisfaction and executing with excellence. We are committed to making a positive impact wherever we go.

Lead with Impact, Grow with Purpose

At Amenitiz, we believe great teams aren't just built—they're cultivated through thoughtful leadership, genuine collaboration, and a shared passion for excellence. As we continue revolutionising hospitality management for our 14,000+ hoteliers worldwide, we're looking for an exceptional Team Lead who thrives on empowering others and driving meaningful results.

Your Mission

As a Team Lead, you'll be the cornerstone of a dynamic engineering squad, guiding 5-7 talented engineers as they tackle complex challenges and build innovative solutions. You're not just a manager—you're a coach, mentor, and advocate who helps each team member unlock their full potential while delivering exceptional value to our clients.

What You'll Own

You'll orchestrate your squad's success by leading them through all ceremonies with purpose and clarity, ensuring every sprint moves us closer to our goals. Your leadership style is rooted in connection—through frequent one-on-ones, you'll build trust, provide guidance, and create space for authentic growth conversations.

Performance isn't just measured; it's cultivated. You'll conduct thoughtful performance reviews that celebrate wins, identify growth opportunities, and chart clear paths forward for each engineer's career journey. Your commitment to their development means actively assisting your team in learning new skills and reaching their next professional milestone.

As the bridge between your squad and the broader organization, you'll masterfully manage stakeholder relationships, translating technical complexity into business value and ensuring alignment across all fronts. Your decisions are powered by insights—you live and breathe data, consistently providing meaningful metrics about your team's performance and the technical domain under your stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and inspire a squad of 5-7 engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Conduct regular one-on-ones that go beyond status updates—creating meaningful connections that drive personal growth and team cohesion
• Lead comprehensive performance reviews that celebrate achievements, identify growth opportunities, and co-create actionable development plans
• Remove blockers proactively, creating an environment where engineers can focus on what they do best—building exceptional products
• Balance technical excellence with business impact, ensuring your team's work directly contributes to our mission of simplifying hospitality management
• Build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, serving as the trusted voice of your engineering squad
• Translate technical complexity into clear business value, ensuring alignment between engineering efforts and company objectives
• Facilitate transparent communication channels that keep everyone informed, engaged, and moving in the same direction
• Establish and monitor meaningful metrics that showcase your team's impact and the health of your technical domain
• Transform data into actionable insights that drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement
• Share compelling data stories that highlight team achievements, identify trends, and inform strategic planning
• Create visibility into your domain's performance, enabling proactive problem-solving and celebrating wins backed by concrete results

About you

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, including backend and API development.
• Proven track record of successfully leading engineering squads of 5+ people through complex projects and deliveries
• Proficiency in Ruby on Rails
• Experience with React or similar modern frontend frameworks.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Familiarity with CSS frameworks (Tailwind, Bootstrap, etc.) and responsive design principles.
• Understanding of distributed systems, architecture, and design patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience with testing frameworks (unit, integration, automation) for backend systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders and translate technical concepts to business value
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with a passion for developing engineering talent
• Good communication and collaboration skills in English.
• Experience in SaaS or high-growth startup environments is a plus.

Our Benefits

• 💊 Extensive medical, and wellness coverage to ensure you’re feeling great physically and mentally.
• 💰 We provide Stock Options that ensure you have ownership in our success.
• 🥐 Our beautiful and spacious office is located right in the heart of Barcelona (Ronda de Sant Pere). Daily fruits, Tuesday breakfasts, Thursday after-office, and everyday sunshine and views at the rooftop.
• 🎉 We do monthly team-building activities. From sailing the Mediterranean Sea and shows like Cirque du Soleil, to poetry, cooking, or magic workshops.
• 💳 Forget about waiting till the end of the month to get paid. Access your salary any day you want!
• 🍽️ Flexible remuneration: enjoy saving on restaurants, kindergarten, transport, and training.
• 📈 Exponential growth opportunities within an energetic, fast-growing, and international environment (35+ nationalities).
• 📚 Eager to be inspired and learn? We will buy ANY book you want, while also having a deep library with amazing knowledge to trigger your growth.

If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for driving growth and innovation, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and be a part of our exciting journey at Amenitiz!