Software Engineering Team Lead
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A hands-on leader who guides a team of software engineers, shapes architecture, partners with product and design, mentors engineers, and drives engineering practices and delivery.
About this role
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We’re looking for a highly skilled Software Engineering Team Lead who is passionate about people, engineering excellence, and building modern software development culture. In this role, you’ll guide a team of talented engineers, contribute to architectural decisions, and partner closely with Product and Design to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.
This is a true leadership‑first role, ideal for someone who thrives on developing others, shaping engineering practices, and delivering impactful product features while maintaining enough hands‑on involvement to stay technically sharp.
You’ll have a significant influence on how we build software, how our teams collaborate, and how we evolve our technical landscape.
What You'll Do
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of software engineers. Provide regular feedback, facilitate career growth, and foster a healthy, collaborative team culture
- Plan and prioritize engineering work, balancing feature development and team capacity to meet product roadmap commitments.
- Collaborate with Product, Design, and cross‑functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into clear technical solutions
- Contribute to system architecture and design discussions, guiding the team toward scalable and maintainable implementations
- Remain hands‑on with development to stay close to the codebase, support technical decisions, and unblock the team when needed
- Improve engineering processes, remove obstacles, drive best practices, and ensure high‑quality delivery
- Actively participate in hiring-defining requirements, interviewing candidates, and building a high‑performing engineering team.
What You'll Need
- 7-8+ years in software engineering with at least 2+ years leading or managing software engineers
- Experience in SaaS product companies and complex technical ecosystems
- Strong focus on people: mentoring, coaching, supporting career growth
- Naturally curious mindset; someone who seeks improvement, learns continuously, and embraces change
- Familiarity with modern engineering practices
- Solid communication skills, organizational awareness, and a proactive approach to solving problems
Bonus Points For
- Knowledge of Oil & Gas domain
Working Location
- Croatia (Zagreb) - Hybrid
- Europe - Remote
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- Work in a fast-growing and interesting industry
- Flexible work that best fits your needs and the role
- Competitive compensation with some niceadditionalperks
- Top-notch offices and equipment
- Continuous improvement and learning opportunities to grow your career
- Team activities, not the usual one just to look nice on social media but what our team choose and ask for
- A great teamof engaged passionate and helpful people
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