Lead Software Engineer

A growing healthcare technology business is looking for a technical lead to join the team. This role focuses on guiding a cross-functional group of engineers and quality assurance specialists while overseeing the technical roadmap for established software solutions. The successful candidate will play a key part in modernising existing codebases and integrating advanced automated workflows into the development lifecycle.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and mentoring a cross-functional team of engineers and specialists to foster a culture of ownership and high performance.

• Managing the technical roadmap for core business applications in collaboration with product management.

• Driving the architectural modernisation of large-scale codebases by introducing modular boundaries and clean interfaces.

• Overseeing code quality, test coverage, and delivery practices to ensure stable and scalable software components.

• Implementing advanced engineering practices and automated workflows to improve how the team develops and maintains software.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in a technical leadership or people management role within a software engineering environment.

• Strong technical background in systems programming, desktop application development, and database management.

• Experience modernising legacy architectures and decoupling complex functionalities into maintainable components.

• Familiarity with industry standards for data exchange and integration within highly regulated sectors.

• Fluency in German and English, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both internal stakeholders and external partners.

What's on offer

• Professional development and mentoring opportunities

• A collaborative environment focused on modern engineering standards

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

• Access to innovative projects involving advanced automation and technology

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