Software Development Lead (.Net)

We are looking for: Software Development LeadGeneral info:  • Location:hybrid – 1 day per week from the office (near Bielsko-Biała) • Start: ASAP • Duration: long term  • General info: contract, full-time • Rate: 200 - 250 PLN/h Responsibilities: • Provide technical leadership and governance for a large-scale industrial application implementation program. • Lead and coordinate hybrid delivery teams (internal employees and external vendors). • Ensure the highest level of technical quality, architecture consistency, and engineering standards across teams. • Oversee software development processes without direct hands-on coding (occasional activities such as code or architecture reviews may occur). • Drive best practices in software architecture, security, testing, automation, and DevOps. • Collaborate closely with stakeholders, product owners, delivery managers, and engineering leaders across the organization. • Support decision-making at program and management level by providing technical expertise and recommendations. • Ensure compliance with corporate standards, processes, and regulatory requirements in a large enterprise environment. • Manage technical risks and dependencies across multiple teams and workstreams. Requirements: • 10+ years of professional experience in IT. • 5+ years of experience in a technical leadership role (e.g. Tech Lead, Lead Engineer, Software Architect, Staff Engineer). • Strong background in .NET development, with a solid understanding of frontend technologies and data architecture. • Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. • Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, automation, testing strategies, and application security. • Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices architecture, distributed systems, and asynchronous programming. • Good understanding of databases and data modeling concepts. • Experience with cloud-native technologies, preferably AWS or GCP. • Experience with Edge, OT, or industrial environments is a strong plus. • Proven experience in leading multiple teams, managing vendors, or delivering complex, international initiatives. • Ability to manage technical oversight involving multiple stakeholders in a structured, process-driven environment. • Experience working in large organizations with a strong focus on processes, compliance, and cross-department collaboration.