Software Engineering Team Lead

your profile 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 Originally posted on Himalayas