Software Development Team Lead

About us

We're the world's most-trusted name in keeping cats and dogs safe and healthy. The secret to that success? A team of truly unique individuals who care about each other just as much as going the extra mile for pet parents.

Your territory

As the lead of one of our software development teams, you will:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers focused on full-stack applications (APIs/backend, infrastructure, mainly internal clients)
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and other teams to develop scalable, secure, and user-friendly software solutions
• Oversee technical architecture, code quality, and best practices to ensure our platforms are robust, secure, and maintainable
• Manage project timelines and prioritize workloads to ensure timely delivery of high-quality features and enhancements
• Continuously identify areas of improvement, introducing new technologies or methods to boost efficiency and performance
• Coordinate with other engineering leads and stakeholders to align on company-wide strategies and initiatives
• Track and measure team KPIs, reporting on progress, challenges, and outcomes to drive data-informed decisions
• Bring in your fresh ideas to make Tractive better - you’ll never hear the phrase “...because that’s how we’ve always done things”
• Continuously grow personally and professionally, take ownership of areas that show your potential, and attend workshops which help you get to the next level

Your profile

Key requirements:

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams with a focus on collaboration and personal development
• Several years of professional experience in software development, including front-end, back-end, and cloud technologies. Experience with cloud infrastructure is a big plus.
• A solid understanding of modern software architectures, design patterns, and best practices
• Project management skills, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at collaborating across functions and building relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset, driven by results and keen on continuously improving processes and tools
• Very good English skills
• Valid Austrian work permit

Does this sound like you?

• You’re excited about creating outstanding digital experiences and pushing technical boundaries
• You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoy taking ownership of challenging projects
• You’re passionate about leading people, fostering team spirit, and nurturing growth in others
• Excited to work in Austria alongside an outstanding team

Salary range

Just so you know what to expect: For this position, we offer a competitive overpayment based on qualification and experience. Annual gross salary starts at €70,000 full-time. At Tractive, that means a 4-day work week with a 3-day weekend. If you bring relevant experience in many of the fields of responsibility, the salary will be considerably higher.

Interested?