Software Development Team Lead

TÜV SÜD; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 4,200,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TÜV SÜD India is seeking a senior delivery leader to steer a cross-functional team across pro code engineering and low-code automation, ensuring high quality, reliable, and scalable solutions. You will coordinate work across software development and business process automation, aligning delivery priorities and execution models.

You will act as the operational extension of project and product leadership, overseeing day-to-day planning, resource allocation, risk management, and mentoring

Qualifications

• 7–15 years in software development and 2+ years in a team-leading role.
• Proven experience leading heterogeneous teams with varied tech stacks.
• Hands-on with Python and/or TypeScript in modern software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional delivery teams across pro code and low-code automation.
• Coordinate work across software development and business process automation.
• Oversee day-to-day planning, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, QA, and automation developers.
• Ensure engineering standards, reviews, testing, and controlled releases.
• Handle people management, onboarding, and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with remote stakeholders to align scope and delivery expectations.
• Remain hands-on for solution design and complex technical decisions when needed.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Jira

CI/CD

Job description

At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Your Tasks

• Lead a cross functional delivery team covering both pro code engineering and low code automation, ensuring high quality, reliable, and scalable solutions.
• Coordinate work across the software development and business process automation, aligning delivery priorities, dependencies, and execution models.
• Act as the operational extension of project and product leadership, overseeing day to day planning, execution, resource allocation, and risk management
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members with different skill profiles (software engineers, automation developers, QA), fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
• Ensure consistent engineering standards and delivery discipline across all solutions, including reviews, testing, and controlled releases across environments
• Handle people and team management responsibilities, including hiring, performance reviews, onboarding, and individual development planning
• Collaborate closely with remote stakeholders and partners to ensure clarity on scope, progress, and delivery expectations
• Remain hands on where required, supporting solution design, complex technical decisions, and delivery challenges while keeping a strong focus on leadership and coordination

Your Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Should have atleast 7-15 years of of experience in software development and at least 2+ years in a team‑lead or comparable leadership role.
• Proven experience leading heterogeneous teams, combining different technologies, skill levels, and delivery approaches
• Strong background in modern software development, with hands‑on experience in Python and/or TypeScript
• Solid understanding of low‑code platforms and automation solutions, ideally in an enterprise context
• Experience working with agile delivery models and common project / engineering tools
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across time zones, cultures, and technical/non‑technical stakeholders
• Experience mentoring team members and developing talent across diverse technical profiles
• Exposure to AI‑enabled solutions, automation platforms, or chatbot / agent technologies is a plus
• Relevant certifications in software delivery, agile methods, or leadership are an advantage (e.g. Scrum, PMP, etc.)

At TÜV SÜD, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD.

Work Area: Digital, IT, IT Security & Safety

Country/Region: India

Job Location: Pune

Working Model : Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time / regular

Company: TUV SUD South Asia Pvt. Ltd.

Org Unit Code: SS1

Requisition ID: 4412