Senior Development Lead

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Katowice; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Katowice is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to manage technology solutions for projects. The ideal candidate will oversee project deliverables, ensure high-quality coding standards, and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Applicants should have expertise in database management (MS SQL Server) and the ability to coordinate across global teams. This role offers opportunities for continuous learning and impactful career development.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Leadership coaching

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a technical lead or senior developer.
• Expertise in managing project deliverables and timelines.
• Strong database skills, proficient with T-SQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance technology solutions across projects.
• Manage technical tasks and coordinate with project managers.
• Ensure adherence to quality delivery processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration across time zones

Database skills (MS SQL Server)

Ability to lead teams

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

SSRS

Job description

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

Enterprise Technology provides reliable, secure and resilient technology services and solutions to support over 300,000 EY people. As part of Enterprise Technology, you’ll be at the forefront of enabling innovative technologies including emerging collaboration tools and world-class technology infrastructure.

Our aim is to build an outstanding customer experience with clear investment in innovation, alongside operational excellence that delivers efficient, quality services and solutions. You will work with technologists and business specialists to meet the increasing pace of our business. That means more growth for you, exciting learning opportunities, career choices, and the chance to make a real impact.

The opportunity

The Project Technical Lead or Senior Development Lead will be a subject matter expert for the end-to-end business process to which their tool(s) supports and have a good understanding of the business problem and/or requirements to be solved by partnering with application architecture, the business sponsor and business team experts to develop a cost-effective solution that is fit for purpose. The Application Engineering Project Technical Lead is a senior level supervisory resource responsible for managing the technical deliverables of a project within the agreed budgets and timelines and ensuring the team utilizes the appropriate methodologies to meet high quality coding standards. Project Technical Leads will work with other leads to develop best practices and take lessons learned into future projects.

Your key responsibilities

The candidate should have expertise in developing and/or enhancing technology solutions. This role includes the management of technical tasks within the project plan, coordination with the project manager, appropriate resourcing of a project, and ensures the project team follows the processes for quality delivery. The expectation is that the Application Engineering Project Technical Lead is also a hands‑on developer who speaks with authority on the architecture and solutioning based upon real life scenarios and skills of code development. The candidate will participate in all aspects of the delivery cycle from sprint planning through release. The candidate will be expected to deliver quality, robust code which performs well and has the ability to scale as needed.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Proactively anticipate project issues, risks, and threats before they occur; defines the problem; identifies possible causes; works with team to identify solutions; selects and implements most appropriate solution
• Make key decisions based upon input from Team, Group, and/or Global Leads; solid understanding of IT Services principles; firm and business objectives and needs analysis
• Apply judgment in implementing Application Engineering methodologies, processes, and practices to specific requirements of projects/programs which may include product design engineering, information security, code maintainability and reliability
• Utilize strong analytical and problem‑solving skills needed to manage multiple technical challenges simultaneously per each project assigned
• Database skills (MS SQL Server, stored procedures, views, functions, T‑SQL)
• Openness to collaborating on projects across different time zones

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to lead a global Application Engineering team with respect to your assigned project(s) utilizing both local and remote resources, internal employees and contingent staff -- directly mentoring staff working on the project, working with Solution Delivery Managers if issues arise within your project, working with the Team Lead if issues arise with engineering staff and supporting and monitoring your project’s progress towards delivery goals
• Exercises influence at many levels of the organization up to the Global Lead Level
• Provides necessary supervision and support to ensure quality, adherence to application engineering methodologies, standards, leading practices, budgets, and timelines are met
• Lends expertise to internal IT teams and task forces as well as other IT projects/programs
• Reporting Skills (Power BI, Power Query, SSRS)

What we look for

The candidate should be a self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. The candidate should have effective communication skills where ideas are presented in a clear, concise manner. The candidate should have good analytical and problem solving skills to manage multiple factors on a project simultaneously. The role requires the ability to multi-task using Agile Methodology.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well‑known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever‑expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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