Backend Team Lead

Location: On-Site, Montreal About the Role Valnet's Automotive Group is looking for a Backend Team Lead to guide and grow a multi-functional development team. The ideal candidate must possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, proven leadership ability, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment. This person will lead a team of backend developers while working closely with the development team and leaders to develop tools supporting our automotive website projects. In this role you will work primarily on Valnet Auto's proprietary systems and tools. Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and manage a team of backend developers, supporting their day-to-day work and professional growth Responsible for new development and maintaining all public sites to optimal performance levels Play an active role in the analysis phase when defining features with the functional analysts Improving, maintaining and establishing code standards in cooperation with the rest of the team Maintaining performance and core web vitals for web pages Maintain strong knowledge about the latest web development standards and development tools Technical Requirements 5+ years of experience as a back-end developer Development with AI assistants Strong knowledge of SQL (MySQL, ClickHouse) and PHP Strong knowledge of Javascript (TypeScript) Experience working with high traffic websites Experience with Core Web Vitals optimization Experience with single page applications and REST API/Ajax Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming Strong knowledge of modularization and library development approaches Technical Assets GIT (BitBucket), JIRA, Visual Code, Jenkins Shell Script (Bash) Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and SCSS Vector Database LLM Prompting Good understanding of SEO practices, Google Analytics, and Google PageSpeed Benefits Full health insurance plan (including medical, dental, and vision) Daily on-site snacks & coffee Fitness subscription reimbursement program Competitive salary and bonus structure Who We Are Valnet is a company unlike any other. Here, you’ll work alongside passionate, dedicated individuals who bring their best every day, creating an environment that is as inspiring as it is challenging. We are innovative leaders, not passive followers, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our industry. We encourage autonomy and value creative contributions, empowering you to shape meaningful change from day one. Moreover, we don’t just talk about culture – we make it our first priority, fostering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where talent is recognized and rewarded. In our true meritocratic structure, your career can develop quickly, giving you the opportunity to grow professionally and be generously rewarded for your achievements. But don’t take our word for it, visit our corporate website to see for yourself!

Lead and mentor a team of backend developers to support the growth of automotive website projects. Responsible for maintaining public sites' performance, establishing code standards, and collaborating with functional analysts to define new features.

Requires over 5 years of backend development experience with strong proficiency in PHP, SQL, and TypeScript. Candidates must have experience with high-traffic websites, Core Web Vitals optimization, and the use of AI assistants in development.

• Full health insurance plan • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Daily on-site snacks & coffee • Fitness subscription reimbursement program • Competitive salary and bonus structure

• TypeScriptPreferred

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• PHP
• SQL
• TypeScript
• JavaScript
• MySQL
• ClickHouse
• REST API
• Core Web Vitals
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Modularization
• AI Assistants
• LLM Prompting
• Vector Database
• Leadership
• Backend Development
• SEO

• Software
• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Data & Analytics

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 22, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level