Technical Lead I, Backend

Location: London, United Kingdom

Department: Engineering

About the Role

At HubSpot, we're transforming how businesses grow through inbound marketing, sales, and CRM software that helps companies attract visitors, convert leads, and close customers. As a Technical Lead I, Backend, you'll play a pivotal role in engineering the robust backend systems that power our world-class platform, serving millions of users worldwide. In this leadership position within our Engineering team, you'll guide technical decisions, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable solutions that embody our growth culture and HEART values—Humble, Empathetic, Adaptable, Remarkable, and Transparent. Your day-to-day will involve architecting microservices in Java, optimizing data flows for CRM efficiency, and collaborating cross-functionally to innovate on inbound marketing features. You'll lead by example, conducting code reviews, driving best practices, and ensuring our systems scale seamlessly as HubSpot grows. With a focus on high-performance databases, cloud-native deployments, and API integrations, you'll tackle complex challenges like real-time personalization and global data synchronization, all while fostering a culture of continuous learning and transparency. We're looking for a seasoned backend leader passionate about martech who thrives in a collaborative, high-growth environment. Join us to make a remarkable impact on how the world does inbound, with unlimited PTO, professional development opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of CRM at one of the most admired software companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of backend services powering HubSpot's CRM and inbound marketing tools
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, conducting code reviews and fostering technical growth
• Architect scalable, high-performance systems to support millions of inbound marketing users
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend teams, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements
• Optimize database queries and system performance for low-latency CRM operations
• Implement and maintain microservices using Java, ensuring reliability and fault tolerance
• Drive technical initiatives aligned with HubSpot's growth culture and HEART values (Humble, Empathetic, Adaptable, Remarkable, Transparent)
• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 availability of marketing platform features
• Contribute to technical debt reduction and best practices in a fast-paced environment
• Leverage cloud infrastructure to build resilient systems for global customer growth
• Prototype and iterate on new features using agile methodologies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional software development experience in backend engineering
• Strong proficiency in Java or similar backend languages with experience in scalable systems
• Proven track record of leading small technical teams or projects to successful delivery
• Deep experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to mentor junior engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with CRM systems or inbound marketing platforms
• Knowledge of HubSpot's ecosystem, APIs, or inbound methodology
• Prior leadership in agile environments with CI/CD pipelines
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogging
• Experience with data-intensive applications in marketing technology
• Familiarity with GraphQL, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures

Required Skills

• Java backend development
• Microservices architecture
• Cloud computing (AWS/GCP)
• Database design (SQL/NoSQL)
• API development (REST/GraphQL)
• Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• CI/CD pipelines
• Agile methodologies
• Code review and mentoring
• Problem-solving
• Technical leadership
• Performance optimization
• Event-driven systems
• CRM domain knowledge
• Inbound marketing principles
• Collaboration and communication
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO and flexible work-from-anywhere policy
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching and employee stock purchase plan
• Professional development stipend for courses and conferences
• HubSpot Academy access for ongoing learning in inbound marketing and sales
• Parental leave and family-forming benefits
• Wellness programs including mental health support
• Company retreats and team offsites to embody growth culture
• Transparent culture with regular all-hands and feedback loops

HubSpot is an equal opportunity employer.