Pacific International Executive Search

Pacific International Recruitment is a specialist executive search consultancy with over 25 years of experience placing senior and niche talent. Headquartered in London, with additional offices in Düsseldorf and Philadelphia, we support clients and candidates across EMEA and the USA with tailored recruitment solutions.

Software Team Lead (m/w/d)

We are seeking an experienced Software Team Lead to lead the software development team, drive technical excellence and deliver high-quality software solutions. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the development lifecycle, mentoring and supporting software engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable, reliable and innovative software products. Working closely with senior management and other departments, you will help shape the technical direction, establish development best practices, manage priorities and build a high-performing engineering team to support the company's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and mentor a team of software developers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Oversee the design, development, testing and delivery of software applications and solutions.
• Take ownership of development projects, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Establish and promote software development best practices, coding standards and effective development processes.
• Manage development priorities, resource allocation and team workloads.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and development efficiency.
• Monitor team performance, provide feedback and support the professional development of team members.

Ideal Candidate:

• Several years of professional software development experience, with proven experience leading or mentoring a development team.
• Strong technical background in software engineering, application development and modern development methodologies.
• Experience managing software development projects and delivering solutions to agreed deadlines.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, project management and development tools.
• Ability to make technical decisions, solve complex problems and guide a team through technical challenges.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised and results-driven, with excellent leadership and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for technology, continuous improvement and developing high-performing software teams.
• A degree or professional qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.

For further information on this position and a confidential discussion about your career, please contact Antonia Ebner, Executive Search Consultant.

About Pacific International Executive Search:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Diversity Statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.