Software Development Team Lead

Your territory

As the lead of one of our software development teams, you will:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers focused on full-stack applications (APIs/backend, infrastructure, mainly internal clients)
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and other teams to develop scalable, secure, and user-friendly software solutions
• Oversee technical architecture, code quality, and best practices to ensure our platforms are robust, secure, and maintainable
• Manage project timelines and prioritize workloads to ensure timely delivery of high-quality features and enhancements
• Continuously identify areas of improvement, introducing new technologies or methods to boost efficiency and performance
• Coordinate with other engineering leads and stakeholders to align on company-wide strategies and initiatives
• Track and measure team KPIs, reporting on progress, challenges, and outcomes to drive data-informed decisions
• Bring in your fresh ideas to make Tractive better - you’ll never hear the phrase “...because that’s how we’ve always done things”
• Continuously grow personally and professionally, take ownership of areas that show your potential, and attend workshops which help you get to the next level

Your profile

Key requirements:

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams with a focus on collaboration and personal development
• Several years of professional experience in software development, including front-end, back-end, and cloud technologies. Experience with cloud infrastructure is a big plus.
• A solid understanding of modern software architectures, design patterns, and best practices
• Project management skills, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at collaborating across functions and building relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset, driven by results and keen on continuously improving processes and tools
• Very good English skills
• Valid Austrian work permit

Does this sound like you?

• You’re excited about creating outstanding digital experiences and pushing technical boundaries
• You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoy taking ownership of challenging projects
• You’re passionate about leading people, fostering team spirit, and nurturing growth in others
• Excited to work in Austria alongside an outstanding team

Salary range

Just so you know what to expect: For this position, we offer a competitive overpayment based on qualification and experience. Annual gross salary starts at €70,000 full-time. At Tractive, that means a 4-day work week with a 3-day weekend. If you bring relevant experience in many of the fields of responsibility, the salary will be considerably higher.