Software Development Team Lead

We Lead the end-to-end development, deployment, and continuous enhancement of Toyota’s connected services ecosystem across European markets. Our work oversees the integration of vehicle connectivity platforms, mobile applications, and cloud-based services, ensuring scalability, security, and seamless user experience. We Collaborate with engineering, product, IT, legal, and external partners to accelerate service rollout and maintain operational excellence.

• Strong technical background in software development (e.g., Java, or similar ecosystems)
• Proven experience leading development teams in Agile environments
• Solid understanding of system design, microservices architecture, APIs, and cloud platforms
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development tools
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach and motivate teams
• Excellent communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to drive decision-making and resolve complex challenges
• Experience in planning, delivery management, and cross-team coordination

Nice to have:

• Experience in development of Connected Services for the automotive industry

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Drive end-to-end software delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals, architecture standards, and quality expectations
• Define and enforce best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, CI/CD, and DevOps processes
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Oversee sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery tracking to ensure predictable and high-quality outcomes
• Identify technical risks, manage dependencies, and remove blockers to keep development on track
• Ensure system performance, scalability, and security through sound architectural and engineering practices
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management of team members
• Act as a key point of contact between technical teams and business stakeholders
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement across processes, tools, and technologies

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