Software Engineering Team Leader

Software Engineering Team Leader Overview

Requirements

Education & certifications

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, or an equivalent qualification. 
• We value postgraduate training in software engineering or technology management. 

Languages

• Spanish: native
• English: high level (oral and written). 

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

• Flexible schedule.
• Intensive working day on Fridays and during the summer.
• Work-life balance measures to favor the equilibrium between personal and professional life.
• The opportunity to lead a key team in the development of innovative technological products.

Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

What could you achieve in a place where people come first?

At Wabtec, it is not just about a job — it is about the impact you make.
When our people join, we expand what is possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it — for our customers and among ourselves.
If you are ready to revolutionize the way the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is your place.

The role

You will lead the development of our PC software applications, together with the team of developers and experts, driving engineering best practices and coordinating the team to ensure innovative, scalable, and high-quality solutions, aligned with business and customer needs.

What you'll do

• Lead the team of PC software developers and experts.
• Define the architecture and technological evolution of the applications.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise software development projects, ensuring compliance with deadlines, quality, and objectives. 
• Establish standards for development, code quality, documentation, and cybersecurity. 
• Manage priorities, resources, and technical risks, supporting the team in solving complex problems. 
• Collaborate with the Product, Hardware, Firmware, and other teams to develop integrated solutions. 
• Drive continuous improvement through test automation, continuous integration, and continuous deployment. 
• Evaluate new technologies and promote innovation in products and development processes. 

Professional experience

• More than 5 years of experience in software development. 
• At least 2 years leading technical teams and development projects.

Valuable technical knowledge

• Desktop application development with technologies such as C#, .NET, C++, or Python. 
• Software architecture design and product development.
• SQL and NoSQL databases. 
• DevOps tools, version control, and CI/CD environments. 
• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). 
• Integration with embedded systems, electronic devices, or industrial environments. 

Key Competencies

• Technical leadership and people management. 
• Result orientation and product vision. 
• Analytical capacity and problem-solving. 
• Effective communication and work in multidisciplinary environments. 
• Innovation and continuous learning. 

Visa sponsorship: check with employer