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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Head Software Engineer to provide direction for our technical strategy and play a key role in designing, building, and improving scalable software solutions. In this position, you will combine deep technical expertise with leadership, collaboration, and a strong focus on quality. You will work closely with product managers, architects, developers, testers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust systems that align with business goals and user needs.
As Head Software Engineer, you will be responsible for defining technical standards, guiding development teams, and making critical architectural decisions. You will assess existing systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and help establish future-ready solutions. In doing so, you will consider performance, security, maintainability, scalability, and integration capabilities. You are not only a strategic thinker but also someone who enjoys staying hands-on with complex technical challenges.
You will play a central role in promoting best practices in software development, code quality, test automation, documentation, and deployment processes. In addition, you will coach less experienced engineers and foster a culture of knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. You can explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues and know how to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.
In this role, we expect you to have experience with modern software architectures, cloud environments, API design, security principles, and agile ways of working. You understand how software development connects with business processes and can justify technical decisions from both a technical and business perspective. You are analytically strong, decisive, and able to oversee multiple initiatives at once without losing sight of the details.
We are seeking someone who demonstrates ownership, proactively identifies opportunities, and inspires teams to deliver high-quality software. You will contribute to roadmap discussions, technical innovation, and the continued professionalization of the engineering organization. As Head Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to make an impact on products, processes, and people, and to play an important role in the growth and stability of our technology environment. If you are driven by complex technical challenges, enjoy leading through expertise, and want to build sustainable software solutions, this role is an excellent next step in your career.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Lead the technical architecture and software development strategy.
- Design and review scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
- Guide and coach software developers within the team.
- Define and uphold development standards and best practices.
- Collaborate with product, data, and infrastructure teams on solutions.
- Analyze technical risks and propose improvement measures.
- Support code reviews, testing strategies, and release processes.
- Contribute to innovation, technical roadmap, and long-term planning.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience in software development at a senior or lead level.
- Deep knowledge of software architecture and design principles.
- Experience with cloud platforms, APIs, and distributed systems.
- Strong programming skills in one or more modern languages.
- Experience with agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration.
- Knowledge of application security, performance, and scalability.
- Excellent communication skills in technical and business contexts.
- Ability to coach teams and provide technical direction.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have leading software teams or technical initiatives?
- Which programming languages and technologies do you prefer working with?
- Can you share an example of an architectural decision with major impact?
- How do you ensure code quality and technical consistency across teams?
- What experience do you have with cloud infrastructure and scalable systems?
- How do you handle conflicting technical and business priorities?
- What is your approach to modernizing legacy systems?
- How do you support the growth and development of less experienced engineers?
