Software Development Lead

What you will do. A glimpse in your role :

As a Development Lead in our Engineering team, your main job is to ensure our software and applications are really good at every step of the development process. You'll be responsible not only for creating high-quality solutions using the latest technology but also for leading and supporting your team members. Additionally, you'll play a key role in supporting the target architecture definition and execution based on our business strategy, especially in enhancing Global Blue’s Tax Free Shopping products. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a flexible environment for a leading company in the industry.

Your responsibilities include :

Hire, lead and manage the Digital Backoffice software engineering team.

Define and execute the target application architecture in alignment with the business strategy and ensure that all team members share a unified vision.

Coordinate with enterprise architects, development leads and product managers to determine appropriate functionalities and implementation.

Facilitate and coordinate architectural and technical discussions with engineers to collaboratively define best-in-class solutions.

Research and evaluate software related technologies and products.

Implement best practices, standards and procedures including quality and delivery methodologies and ensure compliance with the documented software processes and procedures throughout the life cycle of software products.

Oversee and balance the division of work within your scope of responsibility, which is currently structured approximately as follows (subject to change based on business needs) : Administration (15%), Reports Management (50%), Business Development (30%), and Customer Service (5%).

Monitor and drive performance based on key KPIs, including success in hiring, team turnover, quality of deliverables measured by the number of production incidents, and agile metrics such as predictability.

Every action has an impact. You will make a difference here if :

You have independent and self-motivated personality.

You are an excellent team player.

You have excellent problem-solving and strong team lead skills.

You have an excellent command of English in spoken and written form, in routine, technology-related work settings.

You enjoys working in a multi-cultural environment.

Key competencies to empower your journey. You'll drive towards success if :

University graduate / bachelor’s degree in technology-related field (e.g. computer science, MIS, etc.) or technical education.

5+ years’ experience as Development Lead / senior level software developer with strong and successful technical lead experience.

Strong understanding of Software Design Patterns and Integration Design Patterns.

In-depth experience with messaging platform.

In-depth experience designing API’s (REST) and implementing services based on it.

Expertise in Angular and related front-end technologies.

Strong expertise in Microsoft development technologies, including .Net Core.

Experience with MS SQL Server or similar, especially in performance related areas.

Experience with Testing and CI; TDD, automated unit / functional / integration testing.

Experience working with Scrum teams.

Knowledge in mobile development and of Internet Security is highly valued.

Experience with Tax Free Shopping (Merchant related) is a significant advantage.

Familiarity with the Retailer industry is a strong plus.

At Global Blue, we foster career growth through internal mobility, a multicultural environment, and an Agile Working Model that supports work-life balance and team spirit. Committed to sustainability, we prioritize positive impacts for employees, clients, and communities. Guided by our 5 Ways of Working, we focus on client satisfaction, collaboration, innovation, and value creation. As forward thinkers, we embrace open dialogue, continuous learning, and shared success to shape the future while delivering tangible results.

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