Team Leader

Team Leader (Software Engineering)

For our client, we are looking for a Team Leader (Software Engineering) to join a new software initiative developed in a modern technology environment. The role combines hands-on engineering, technical leadership and people management, with real influence over the shape and quality of the solution being built.

About the project

You will join a new product initiative developed in a modern engineering environment. The team focuses on building a robust software solution, with strong emphasis on solid engineering foundations and long-term maintainability.

The work is carried out with a focus on well-designed architecture, scalability and high technical standards, in close cooperation with Product Management and UX, covering both the solution design phase and production delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software engineering team (people leadership and delivery ownership)

• Actively contribute to the codebase (~30% of time)

• Make technical and architectural decisions

• Work closely with Product Manager and UX from the discovery phase

• Ensure engineering excellence (clean code, testing, code reviews, CI/CD)

• Translate business goals into backlog, priorities and execution plans

• Take ownership of solution quality, stability and delivery

Requirements (must have)

• Experience as a Team Leader or Technical Leader of a software development team

• Strong engineering and architectural background

• Hands-on experience with code reviews and technical decision-making

• Experience working in a cross-functional environment (Product, UX, Business)

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability for outcomes

• Very good communication skills

• Experience working on a product from the discovery phase

Nice to have

• Experience with B2C products or high-traffic systems

• Experience in mobile or mobile-oriented projects

• Experience with AI-powered systems, including hands-on development, architectural decision-making or evaluation of AI-based solutions

Tech stack

• Kotlin

• AI , Python (nice to have)

• Modern backend architecture

• Greenfield initiative

Additional information

Role split: coding (30%) / technical leadership (40%) / people leadership (30%)

Mobile-specific background is not required; strong engineering and architectural experience is sufficient