Software Engineering Team Lead

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable mobility seeks a Software Engineering Team Lead to foster engineering excellence and cultivate a collaborative culture within development teams. The role emphasizes strategic direction, mentoring, and driving productivity across multiple agile squads, enabling high-quality software solutions and optimized workflows.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in software development, with leadership roles.
• Strong technical background in Java.
• Experience in driving process improvements and implementing agile best practices.

Responsibilities

• Line management of the development team in the UK.
• Acts as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), ensuring smooth execution.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align on delivery goals.

Skills

Java

Agile methodologies

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology

Job description

Job Description

Role: Software Engineering Team Lead

Location: Aberford, LS25

Hybrid: 3 days in the office

As MICHELIN Connected Fleet, a division of the Michelin Group, leader in sustainable mobility for 130 years, we specialise in connected fleet management services and solutions. We are a market leader with over 30 years expertise in a high-growth, competitive mobility technology industry. Today we serve 70,000 customers and over 600,000 vehicles globally, growing more than 10% per year, and entering at the rate of 3 new markets a year. Our AI (artificial intelligence) technology and ML (machine learning) algorithms ensure all fleet data delivers tangible benefits to our customers. Our insights transform operational efficiency, reducing costs, ensuring the safety of drivers and goods while reducing environmental impact, paving the way to predictive fleet management. Backed by Michelin Group and operating under the Michelin Connected Fleet name, we will be a major player in this market in the coming years.

OUR DREAM

We know our planet is at risk and we urgently need to find innovative ways to protect it. At Michelin, pioneering is what we do: We are innovating constantly, to explore new opportunities, with, around and beyond tires to lead the way in sustainable mobility. Our people act for change, with respect, and as leaders. We care about giving people a better way forward. Our dream is rooted in a single purpose: by 2050, Michelin will be recognised as a critical innovation leader that helped humanity conquer new frontiers. And we all work hard every day to realise this dream.

OUR PEOPLE & WAYS OF WORKING

At MICHELIN Connected Fleet, agility is not a word - it’s a lifestyle. We gather entrepreneurial minds who are not afraid to fail fast and learn quickly, every day. We think long term and act short term, we grow fast and love what we do. We believe in an inclusive working environment, building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views and opinions. Among our 400 employees in Europe, we proudly benefit from around 30 . We thrive because of the diverse background and talent of our people. We nurture our team's growth with several companywide development programs - including our , Mentoring and Sustainability programs.

THE ROLE IN SHORT:

Our Software Engineering Team Leads play a crucial role in fostering engineering excellence within our development teams. Our mission is to cultivate a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. By providing strategic direction, mentorship, and support, we empower our engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions efficiently and effectively.

By streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and driving productivity, we enable our teams to consistently exceed business objectives and deliver outstanding value to our customers.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING:

• Working with multiple agile squads (~1-5 squads) as a servant leader.
• Line management of the development team based in the UK.
• Drives squad efficiency by optimizing workflows and development processes.
• Acts as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), ensuring smooth execution and delivery.
• Coaches squads on agile methodologies and software development best practices.
• Supports squads in delivering high-impact value to customers and the business.
• Collaborates with Product Management, Architecture, DevOps, and QA teams to align on delivery goals.
• Establishes and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure software quality, cycle time, and deployment frequency.
• Ensures adherence to security best practices and compliance standards within the SaaS environment.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU WILL LIKELY HAVE:

• 8 - 10 years of experience in software development, with a significant portion in leadership roles such as Team Lead, Tech Lead, or Senior Developer.
• Strong technical background in Java, with hands-on experience in software development, and proficiency in relevant programming , tools, and technologies.
• Deep understanding of cloud- development and modern CI/CD practices.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and coach junior developers, collaborate cross-functionally, and provide technical strategy and direction.
• Experience in driving process improvements, implementing agile best practices, and fostering continuous delivery environments.
• Experience in line management and performance management of engineering teams.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams.
• Knowledge of Scaled Agile Frameworks is a plus.
• French skills are a plus.

Work-life balance is important to us at Michelin Connected Fleet, so we offer our teams as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role. We trust our teams to know how they work best, combining remote and collaborative working, with a flexible approach to hours. This allows our people the time and space for life outside of work.