We are is seeking a highly skilled Backend Team Lead with deep expertise in Node.js to spearhead our NLP team, which is focused on processing natural language data within our revolutionary AI-powered test automation platform.

In this role, you will manage a team of 4 engineers remotely, guiding their technical work and aligning it with broader business objectives. You’ll be responsible for building and scaling backend services that process and transform user input into intelligent testing workflows, helping us shape the future of test automation.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development of backend services using Node.js, focusing on high-performance data processing and NLP pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with the Product, Backend, and Frontend teams to translate business logic into reliable backend systems.
• Own the architecture, design, and implementation of our cutting-edge NLP engine.
• Review code, guide design decisions, and ensure development best practices
• Drive prioritization and planning, team processes, and cross-functional collaboration
• Continuously seek improvements in performance, reliability, and developer experience

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in computer science or equivalent.
• 6+ years of backend development experience, with at least 3 years in Node.JS
• Strong understanding of system design, data structures, and backend architecture
• Proven ability to translate product/business needs into technical solutions
• Experience working with remote/distributed teams

Advanced Requirements:

• Experience working with NLP, data processing, or machine learning pipelines, or a strong interest in the field

Applitools is an All-In-One AI-powered testing platform revolutionizing quality assurance and test automation. Our intelligent test automation platform helps businesses improve software quality, accelerate delivery, and reduce costs. Our platform allows teams to write fewer tests while achieving higher confidence, catching more bugs across any UI.

With Applitools, companies can eliminate tedious test maintenance and achieve faster, more reliable releases. We ensure applications deliver seamless experiences across all screens and devices, meeting the highest performance standards. Applitools is flexible and scalable, integrating with a wide range of workflows, frameworks, CI/CD tools, and more.