Technical Lead (C++, Linux)

ALTEN; Kraków; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicover medical care

Medicover dental care

Medicover Benefits platform

Medicover Sport card

Referral Program

Layette for a newborn employee’s child

Group life insurance

Pension scheme

B2B / Contract of mandate options

Job summary

ALTEN Polska is looking for an experienced Technical Lead with a strong C++ background to lead a team developing high-quality software in Linux-based environments. This role combines hands-on technical contribution with leadership responsibilities, balancing software engineering excellence and people management.

You will drive technical decisions, mentor engineers, coordinate development activities, and ensure successful delivery of complex projects while working with architects, product owners,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years in software development with 2-3+ years in leadership.
• Strong C++ development, Linux, and architectural understanding.
• Hands-on leadership with mentoring and code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance.
• Define and drive technical direction, architecture decisions, and best practices.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality C++ apps and libraries.
• Coordinate tasks, prioritize work, and track progress with Jira.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, testers, and integration engineers.
• Ensure software quality, performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and collaboration.
• Work in Linux environments and with build systems.

Skills

Modern C++ development

Linux OS

Leading teams

Software architecture

Git version control

Agile / Jira

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE/telecom

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

WE ARE A WORLD LEADER IN ENGINEERING AND IT SERVICES.

At ALTEN, we see our specialists as architects – today’s designers of tomorrow’s world.

As a leader in Engineering and IT Services, we support companies in their technological and sustainable transformation.

OVER 57,400 EMPLOYEES IN 30+ COUNTRIES, TO SUPPORT MORE THAN 6,500 CLIENTS WORLDWIDE.

We operate in all sectors: Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Security & Naval, Automotive, Rail & Mobility, Energy & Environment, Life Sciences & Health, Industrial Equipment & Electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail, Services & Medias, Public Services & Government.

We carry out complex and highly technical projects throughout the value chain of the most prestigious companies worldwide.

Building Tomorrow’s World Today!

We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead with a strong C++ background to lead a team developing high-quality software solutions in Linux-based environments. This role combines hands on technical contribution with leadership responsibilities, requiring a balance between software engineering excellence and effective team management.

As a Technical Lead, you will drive technical decisions, mentor team members, coordinate development activities, and ensure the successful delivery of complex projects. You will work closely with architects, project managers, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams to define solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business objectives.

We value professionals with strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to build positive relationships across teams.

The ideal candidate is proactive, communicative, and passionate about supporting team growth while maintaining high technical standards. .

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional development.
• Define and drive technical direction, architecture decisions, and development best practices.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality C++ applications and libraries.
• Coordinate development activities, prioritize tasks, and track progress using Jira.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, testers, and integration engineers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure software quality, performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Conduct code reviews and promote engineering excellence across the team.
• Support estimation, planning, risk identification, and technical decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to development processes, tools, and team collaboration.
• Work within Linux environments, utilizing build systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, including at least 2-3 years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong expertise in modern C++ development.
• Solid understanding of Linux OS, including development tools, debugging, performance analysis, and environment configuration.
• Experience leading software development teams and mentoring engineers.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, object-oriented design principles, and software development lifecycle.
• Handson experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience working with Agile methodologies and project management tools such as Jira.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Very good English skills, both spoken and written.
• Ability and willingness to work from the office 5 days per week.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in automotive, energy, or telecommunication industries.
• Handson experience with embedded systems, networking protocols, or multithreaded applications.
• Knowledge of Python or Bash scripting.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOpspractices, and automated testing frameworks.
• Previous experience working with distributed international teams.
• Basel experience is a plus.

We offer:

We offer a full-time employment contract

• Location – Cracow; work model – on-site
• Stable and long-term cooperation
• Well-defined career path at the European leader in engineering & IT consulting
• Opportunity to relocate and work in different ALTEN Polska branches
• After completion of the project, opportunity to engage in a subsequent one within the company
• Introduction and cooperation with dedicated Competences Manager

Benefits:

• Medicover medical care
• Medicover dental care
• Medicover Benefits platform
• Medicover Sport card
• Referral Program
• Layette for a newborn employee’s child
• Group life insurance
• Pension scheme

We also offer cooperation based on a B2B or Contract of mandate (UZ)

We also guarantee:

• Access to professional certifications with our technology partners (e.g. Google, ISTQB)
• Access to relevant industry events
• Access to the Knowledge Sharing Program
• Access to Referral program

NOTICE: We kindly inform you that we will contact the selected people.