Tech Lead Role Budapest

Tech Lead Role
Budapest
Budapest, HU

Senior Software Engineering Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity to merge strong technical leadership with hands-on software engineering in a collaborative environment.

Why you'll thrive working here:

• Global collaboration - work with skilled professionals from diverse countries and cultures, bringing unique perspectives to innovative solutions.
• Challenging projects - take on technically complex, high-impact projects where your expertise directly shapes outcomes.
• Flexible remote work - enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere, with structured communication and collaboration practices.
• Personal growth and development - continuous exposure to new technologies (including AI and modern cloud platforms), plus opportunities for training and professional development.
• Leadership opportunity - guide a skilled software engineering squad, influence technical direction, and mentor team members.
• Innovation-driven culture - contribute to forward-looking initiatives where emerging technologies and best practices are encouraged and embraced.
• Visible impact and recognition - play a key role in solving real-world challenges, with your contributions valued and visible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead technical discussions during project and product kickoff, estimation, and planning sessions.
• Establish clear objectives and assume accountability for delivering on commitments agreed upon with the squad and the Product Owner/Project Manager.
• Ensure timely achievement of milestones by adhering to priorities set by the product owner/project manager.
• Maintain preparedness of technical assignments in alignment with the squad's project. Provide excellent technical guidance, mentorship, and support to team members.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to optimize workload distribution and ensure that team members have the necessary resources to fulfill their responsibilities.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager in identifying potential risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or 5+ years equivalent experience
• Leadership background with team management and project oversight
• Strong technical skills in Python, Node. js, API usage, and solid grasp of programming principles (SOLID, DRY, OOP, Functional)
• Hands-on experience with modern tech stack: JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Kubernetes, Helm, GCP, microservices, API design, and orchestration tools (e. g. Apache Airflow)
• Knowledge of AI/agentic technologies (LLMs, vector databases; nice to have: LangChain, MCP, VertexAI) and ability to apply them in dev, DevOps, and CI/CD workflows
• Experience with data architecture and management (relational and vector databases, Postgres, BigQuery)
• Strong communication skills, cross-functional collaboration, proactive problem-solving, and continuous learning mindset