Software Team Lead

I am partnered with a Swiss-based company specialising in high-precision timekeeping, scoring, and data handling systems for international sporting events who are seeking a Software Team Lead to manage a large development team.

This role is 100% people management-focused no hands-on coding required though a strong technical background is essential.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Directly manage a team of 12–15 software engineers, providing mentorship, support, and performance oversight.
• Drive resource planning, team structure, and delivery alignment with product goals.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and nearshore delivery partners to ensure on-time, high-quality software delivery.
• Offer high-level technical direction where needed your dev background is valued, but you won’t be writing code day-to-day.
• Coordinate with a deputy and software engineering manager as part of the broader software department.

The Ideal Profile:

• You’ve been a software engineer in your past life you understand what good code looks like, even if you’re not writing it now.
• You’re experienced in leading sizeable engineering teams and can manage performance, motivation, and delivery across multiple streams.
• You're naturally aligned with agile delivery, collaborative work, and scaling high-performing engineering teams.

Why Apply:

• Influence a team delivering software used in global, high-profile environments.
• Work in a stable, innovation-led company with deep technical roots.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping delivery and performance in a multi-national context.

*Note - The business is prepared to support relocation for EU citizens looking to move to Switzerland.

If you’re ready to lead a talented software engineering team and drive high-impact delivery in a technically demanding environment, we want to hear from you.