Software Development Lead (.Net)

We are looking for: Software Development LeadGeneral info: 

• Location:hybrid – 1 day per week from the office (near Bielsko-Biała)

• Start: ASAP

• Duration: long term 

• General info: contract, full-time

• Rate: 200 - 250 PLN/h

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and governance for a large-scale industrial application implementation program.

• Lead and coordinate hybrid delivery teams (internal employees and external vendors).

• Ensure the highest level of technical quality, architecture consistency, and engineering standards across teams.

• Oversee software development processes without direct hands-on coding (occasional activities such as code or architecture reviews may occur).

• Drive best practices in software architecture, security, testing, automation, and DevOps.

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, product owners, delivery managers, and engineering leaders across the organization.

• Support decision-making at program and management level by providing technical expertise and recommendations.

• Ensure compliance with corporate standards, processes, and regulatory requirements in a large enterprise environment.

• Manage technical risks and dependencies across multiple teams and workstreams.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of professional experience in IT.

• 5+ years of experience in a technical leadership role (e.g. Tech Lead, Lead Engineer, Software Architect, Staff Engineer).

• Strong background in .NET development, with a solid understanding of frontend technologies and data architecture.

• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, automation, testing strategies, and application security.

• Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices architecture, distributed systems, and asynchronous programming.

• Good understanding of databases and data modeling concepts.

• Experience with cloud-native technologies, preferably AWS or GCP.

• Experience with Edge, OT, or industrial environments is a strong plus.

• Proven experience in leading multiple teams, managing vendors, or delivering complex, international initiatives.

• Ability to manage technical oversight involving multiple stakeholders in a structured, process-driven environment.

• Experience working in large organizations with a strong focus on processes, compliance, and cross-department collaboration.