Software Team Leader

Our client  is a global leader in cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection, dedicated to securing the critical infrastructure that keeps the world running. They are a fast-growing, award-winning team where innovation meets purpose - and we want you to help us define the future of cybersecurity.

Our client`s technology strategy is focused on solving real-world cyber-physical security problems at scale through robust, distributed, cloud-native architectures. They  design and evolve a unified platform that serves as the technological backbone for all their products, delivering deep visibility across CPS environments - without disrupting critical operations. Their architecture emphasizes scalability, resilience, and extensibility to support both cloud and on-prem deployments.

About the Role:

As a Software Team Leader, you will lead the development of their industry-leading secure remote access solution. In a world where critical infrastructure is increasingly connected, your team will build the bridge that allows safe, monitored, and frictionless access to sensitive industrial environments. You will deal with complex networking challenges, identity management, and high-availability systems where security and performance are equally paramount.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Empower: Drive a high-performing team of developers, fostering a culture of technical ownership, security-first mindset, and continuous delivery.

• Secure Connectivity: Lead the design and implementation of robust secure access features, ensuring seamless integration between IT and OT networks.

• Architectural Leadership: Oversee the development of scalable, high-performance gateway and proxy architectures that support global enterprise scales.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Management and Security Researchers to implement Zero Trust principles and advanced session monitoring capabilities.

• Mentor and Grow: Invest in your team’s professional growth, promoting best practices in code quality, security protocols, and system resilience.

Requirements

• Proven Leadership: 3+ years of experience leading R&D teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong Technical Foundation: 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong track record of building complex systems in Python.

• Networking & Security Expertise: Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SSH, RDP) and security concepts (Zero Trust, Identity Management, Encryption).

• System Architecture: Experience building distributed, high-availability systems that handle real-time traffic and data.

• AI-Assisted Development: Proficiency in utilizing AI development tools (specifically Cursor and Claude) to accelerate development workflows, code generation, and problem-solving.

• At least Upper-Intermediate English level

Will be a plus:

• Familiarity with frontend frameworks like Angular or React.

• Experience with Cloud-Native technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, K8s).

• Experience in the Cybersecurity industry, specifically in Remote Access (VPN/ZTNA) or Identity (IAM).
   

We offer

• Long-term employment with competitive compensation, based on experience.

• Possibility to work remotely.

• An open, transparent and fun work culture.

• Multi-national team and collaborative work environment.

• Continuous knowledge sharing with engaged co-workers.

• Career and professional growth opportunities.