Software Development Team Leader (Delivery-Focused)

IT-Impulse is expanding to Bulgaria, with an office in Sofia, where we are building a local team of IT specialists. We represent a Software Engineering division of the international company JobImpulse GmbH with more than 9.000 employees in 51 locations in 12 countries and we act as an intermediary between the IT software development department and highly qualified IT specialists on the job market.

IT-Impulse with its offices in Seville (Spain) and Kosice (Slovakia) is the point of contact when it comes to IT Outsourcing and Nearshoring.

About the role:

We are seeking a Software Development Team Leader to guide a team of developers in delivering high-quality, accessible, and maintainable web application solutions. This role combines technical leadership with people management, including mentoring team members, overseeing project deadlines, and ensuring strong code quality. Effective communication, resource management, and collaboration with stakeholders are essential for success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide line management and technical leadership to the development team
• Plan and coordinate workloads in collaboration with Product Owners and the Development Manager
• Ensure compliance with development, security, and WCAG accessibility standards
• Offer technical oversight and support decision-making across projects
• Mentor developers and promote engineering best practices
• Engage with customers and stakeholders, keeping them informed on progress and issue resolutions in a timely, professional manner
• Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, supporting continuous improvement
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of AI technologies and trends to enhance development efficiency and delivery quality

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• Proven leadership and mentoring experience
• Strong understanding of .NET (C#), Angular (TypeScript), and SQL Server
• Knowledge of Azure or AWS, including serverless technologies
• Strong communication skills and experience in Agile delivery

Desirable:

• Prior hands-on development experience
• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines and CI/CD processes
• Experience with automated testing practices
• Awareness of secure development methodologies
• Understanding of system performance and monitoring

Key Relationships:

• Reports to: Development Manager
• Works closely with: Product Owners, Architects, QA Engineers, Team Leaders, and Customers

What you get:

• Long-term and stable position, an employment contract for an indefinite period
• Environment of a medium-sized company together with the background and opportunities of a large company
• +5 extra days of vacation
• Employee referral program (up to 3.000 EUR per referral)
• Yearly performance and salary review
• Food vouchers
• Jubilee gifts
• Flexible working hours
• Stocked kitchen with free drinks (freshly roasted coffee)