Lead Engineer at DeleteMe

At DeleteMe, we are dedicated to restoring personal privacy in an era of unprecedented data collection. As an emerging leader in the privacy services sector, we provide intuitive tools that empower both consumers and businesses to regain control over their personal information. We are a profitable, well-capitalized SaaS company with a mission that supports personal security and stronger democracies worldwide. By joining our team, you will contribute to a sustainable business that is actively shaping the future of digital privacy.

About the Role

We are looking for a Lead Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will lead, inspire, and scale our Site Integration and Platform Engineering team. You will balance hands-on technical contributions with leadership responsibilities, acting as a scrum master for a team of 4 to 6 engineers. This position is a vital part of our engineering organization, where you will influence our technology stack and collaborate closely with product managers and other leaders to drive our technical strategy forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a distributed team of 4 to 6 engineers, fostering professional growth while overseeing the design and maintenance of high-performing, scalable software systems.
• Drive technical strategy by evaluating new technologies and ensuring our engineering efforts remain aligned with broader company objectives.
• Monitor system reliability and performance metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and process evolution.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• At least 6 years of experience in cloud software development, including time spent in a team lead or management capacity within an Agile environment.
• Strong expertise in microservice architecture, distributed systems, and horizontal scalability.
• Proficiency in Ruby and a foundational understanding of JavaScript (Node.js).
• Experience with web scraping and browser automation tools such as Puppeteer or Playwright.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• A degree in Computer Science or a related field is considered a plus.

Location

This position is based in our Bengaluru office. While the role is primarily in-office, we offer a hybrid work model that provides flexibility to accommodate collaboration with our North American and European colleagues.

Compensation and Benefits

We are committed to supporting our team members through a flexible work environment. This role includes the following benefit:

• Hybrid work arrangements to balance office presence with remote flexibility.