1 GLOBAL is a technology-driven global mobile communications leader, built to help enterprises unlock the full potential of mobile connectivity at scale. Powered by a best-in-class telecom platform – including our own owned and operated global mobile core network, a full end-to-end e SIM technology stack, and an extensive portfolio of telecom licenses – 1 GLOBAL operates as a fully regulated telecommunications provider across 40 countries worldwide. Combined with our privileged access to the global wholesale telecom market, this positions us uniquely to deliver seamless, compliant, and scalable connectivity solutions anywhere in the world.We serve many of the world's leading banks, enterprises, and digital-first businesses, including neo-banks, fast moving consumer goods companies, travel leaders, and payment service providers. Today, 1 GLOBAL connects more than 70 million people and devices globally, enabling our customers to launch, scale, and innovate with confidence in the mobile ecosystem.1 GLOBAL is a profitable, fast-growing business. With full-year revenues exceeding US$200 million and profits of over US$25 million, we generate strong cash flows and fund our growth independently—continuously investing in infrastructure, platform innovation, and global expansion. Recent years have marked a defining phase in our journey, with major enterprise and mass-consumer client wins accelerating our evolution into a global mobile connectivity powerhouse, purpose-built to enable consumer brands to enter and succeed with their own telecommunications offerings.Founded in 2022 by experienced technology entrepreneurs Hakan Koç and Pyrros Koussios, 1 GLOBAL has rapidly emerged as a European technology leader shaping the future of global telecommunications. We operate as a fully regulated Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in 12 countries and as a regulated telecom operator in an additional 28 markets. Headquartered in the Netherlands, with world-class R&D hubs in Lisbon, Berlin, and São Paulo, our team of close to 500 experts across 15 countries is united by a single ambition: to redefine global mobile connectivity through technology, scale, and execution excellence.Position OverviewWe are looking for a talented and experienced engineering leader to join our team and lead the implementation, scaling, and growth of multiple platform software solutions that deliver complex features to Business verticals. As a Team Lead you will act both as technical authority and engineering manager, responsible for guiding technical direction, ensuring delivery, and fostering team growth. This role blends technical expertise, leadership, and strategic vision to build scalable, reliable solutions.You'll be part of an international environment, working closely with cross‐functional teams to shape and evolve our platform and digital experiences. We value teamwork and embrace a culture of ownership—our engineers are both autonomous and accountable for their deliverables. We are deeply customer‐focused and committed to building software that creates real value for our users and the business.Key ResponsibilitiesInterpret business needs from customers, stakeholders, and product managers, translating them into clear and actionable development tasksDesign, document, and communicate scalable solution architectures, assessing technical impact, effort, and resource requirementsOwn the technical knowledge over the full domain and ensure effective system integrationDesign and implement scalable backend services, leveraging cloud technologies such as AWSDrive engineering maturity, fostering customer‐centric design and architecture practices at scalePromote and enforce best practices in coding standards, software quality, code reviews, and system architectureOversee CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth, reliable deployments and high system stabilityManage project timelines, prioritize team activities, and ensure predictable, on‐time delivery of features and solutionsLead by example, mentor engineers, and provide guidance to support their technical growth and career developmentEnsure strong team engagement, motivation, continuous learning, and a collaborative engineering cultureParticipate in recruitment efforts and uphold high standards for technical excellence across the teamRequirementsProven technical leadership and people management experience (team lead or similar)Strong emotional intelligence, communication, and cross‐functional collaboration skillsAbility to balance short‐term delivery pressure with long‐term technical visionExperience managing multiple projects simultaneouslyExperience developing and operating scalable, distributed systemsStrong software architecture skills, including microservices, system design, and performance optimizationDeep understanding of concurrency, asynchronous workflows, and performance best practicesCommitment to clean code, testing, quality, and full software lifecycle ownershipProficiency in. 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Experience with Go is a plusCloud experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar platformsSolid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Dev Ops principlesFamiliarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)Expertise in RESTful API design and implementationSolid knowledge of relational (Postgre SQL) and No SQL databasesFamiliarity with event‐driven systems such as Kafka or Rabbit MQKnowledge of networking fundamentals and security best practicesExperience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)Experience in Telecom is a plusWhy 1 GLOBAL?Growth Opportunities: Advance your career in one of the fastest growing telecommunications companies, expanding over 100% year‐on‐year under the leadership of successful tech entrepreneurs.Major Transaction Exposure: Be in the driver's seat for transactions that will have an impact on the future telco industry.Work with a Talented Team: From the Board and the Founders to the Senior Management Team, you will collaborate daily with the most capable and renowned external advisors, and constantly being exposed to talented and driven individuals.Dynamic Work Environment: Thrive in a collaborative, fast‐paced workplace where innovation is encouraged, and every contribution counts.Professional Development: Work alongside industry experts to enhance your skills and knowledge in a cutting‐edge field.International Experience: Gain opportunities to work in different 1 GLOBAL offices around the world as you grow within the company.Open Communication Culture: Join a team where your ideas are heard, and open dialogue is encouraged, fostering a supportive and transparent work environment.Get Things Done Attitude: Be part of a results‐driven team that values efficiency, creativity, and the drive to make a tangible impact in the industry.1 GLOBAL is an equal opportunity employer, we value your character as much as your talent. Diversity drives our innovation, and we offer a collaborative, dynamic, and international work environment. We are excited for you to join our mission to revolutionise connectivity globally.No agencies. We do not accept CVs from 3rd parties