This is a full-time hybrid role, with 4 days on-site at our Ra’anana offices and 1 day remote.
The5ers is a fast-growing tech company building smart, data-driven platforms for a global community of traders. Through our leading brands- The5ers and Trade The Pool- we create innovative solutions that help traders grow, improve, and connect.
We’re on a mission to shape the future of trading by combining advanced technologies, user-focused tools, and a unique funding model that empowers talented individuals to reach their potential- all while serving one of the world’s largest and most engaged trading communities.
We're looking for an experienced Software Team Leader to lead a software development team and advance our engineering standards. This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll define the technical direction, build the first solutions, set the technical bar for the team, and turn new AI ideas into reliable production systems.
Responsibilities:
- Guide a team of full-stack developers in building The5ers' core applications, from architecture through production.
- Provide technical guidance to engineers, fostering their growth and promoting strong engineering practices.
- Make hands-on technical decisions for backend (Node.js/NestJS) and frontend (React/Next.js) components, including how and where to apply AI and agent frameworks.
- Identify pain points and drive improvements in our codebase, processes, and technology choices.
- Ensure daily alignment, remove blockers, and champion best practices and psychological safety within the team
- Own end-to-end QA and champion a quality-first, "shift-left" testing culture across the team.
- Partner with Product and Design to translate business goals into feasible, scalable technical roadmaps
- 4+ years of experience as a team lead
- Strong hands-on experience with our stack – Node.js/NestJS, React/Next.js, PostgreSQL/MongoDB, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure)
- Experience designing, building, and deploying AI agents to production from prototyping through to reliable, live systems using LLM frameworks and infrastructure (e.g., AWS Bedrock, PyTorch, Hugging Face)
- Experience embedding AI across the software development lifecycle (SDLC) – from AI-assisted coding and code review to automated testing, CI/CD, and deployment workflows.
- Strong experience designing and operating cloud-based microservices architectures, with a proven track record running high-scale, high-throughput production systems
- Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken)
Core Management Skills:
- Strong sense of ownership – taking responsibility for outcomes, solving problems and leading by example
- Track record of translating goals into clear priorities and driving delivery, while balancing quality, speed, and business needs
- Ability to build trust-based, cross-functional partnerships (Product, DevOps, and beyond), with open and transparent communication
- Genuine commitment to people growth – regular feedback, delegation, and helping team members reach their potential.
Advantages:
- Background working with monorepo environments
- Knowledge of Pub/Sub solutions (Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka) and event-driven architecture
- Background in fintech, trading, or financial markets
- Research, patents, or strong open-source contributions in AI systems
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a profitable, fast-growing company shaping the future of trading – with AI at the core of our roadmap.
- Build a brand-new team and technology area from the ground up, with real ownership and influence.
- Work in a culture that values openness, initiative, and collaboration
- Grow in a company that gives you room to lead, evolve, and leave a meaningful mark
Skills Required
- 4+ years of experience as a team lead
- Hands-on experience with Node.js and NestJS
- Hands-on experience with React and Next.js
- Experience with PostgreSQL or MongoDB
- Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Experience designing, building, and deploying AI agents to production
- Experience with LLM frameworks and infrastructure, such as AWS Bedrock, PyTorch, or Hugging Face
- Experience embedding AI across the software development lifecycle, including coding, code review, testing, CI/CD, and deployment
- Strong experience designing and operating cloud-based microservices architectures
- Proven experience running high-scale, high-throughput production systems
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills
- Strong ownership, prioritization, delivery, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Commitment to employee growth through feedback, delegation, and mentorship
- Experience with monorepo environments
- Knowledge of Pub/Sub technologies such as Redis, RabbitMQ, or Kafka
- Background in fintech, trading, or financial markets
- Research, patents, or strong open-source contributions in AI systems
What We Do
The5ers is a proprietary funded-trading company that provides aspiring and experienced traders with access to trading capital, structured evaluation and growth programs, and ongoing mentorship and support. Its offerings include forex, CFDs, metals, indices, and futures, alongside free educational resources through The5ers Academy. Traders can qualify for funded accounts, trade under defined risk rules, scale allocations, and receive profit payouts.
