Job description
Summary We’re looking for a technical team leader who combines people leadership with hands-on software engineering in C#. You’ll lead a team of 9 engineers working on API gateways, Syslog export services, and integration management for the ESET XDR platform. The team owns the full software lifecycle — from architecture and development through CI/CD and monitoring to 3rd-level production support.
Job description This is not a pure management role — you’re expected to stay close to the technology, support technical decisions, and actively help the team solve engineering challenges. Expected split: ~70% technical / 30% leadership. The team is based in Brno (Czechia) and collaborates closely with engineering teams in Kraków (Poland) and Bratislava (Slovakia).
What you’ll do * Lead a team of 9 engineers (mentoring, evaluation, feedback, growth) * Support technical design and architecture decisions within the team * Drive delivery together with Product Owners and Scrum Master * Work closely with engineering teams across ESET * Improve engineering practices, code quality, CI/CD, and observability * Stay hands-on when needed (coding, code reviews, debugging, unblocking the team) * Support production operations and continuous improvement of owned services What we expect * Experience leading a software engineering team * Solid experience with C# and .
NET development * Experience designing and operating backend services and APIs * Understanding of distributed systems and software architecture principles * Experience with CI/CD * Experience containerized applications * Experience monitoring and troubleshooting production systems * Strong communication skills and cross-team collaboration * English proficiency (daily communication) Nice to have * Experience with Azure cloud services * Experience with Kubernetes (AKS) and Docker * Experience with Jenkins * Experience with API gateways, integrations, or messaging systems (SIEM) * Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams #LI-JK1 #LI-Hybrid #mid-senior Benefits Health & well-being EAP Pension saving Extra vacation days Sick day Leasure time allowance Language courses Family Marriage allowance Childbirth allowance Health day Family day Maternity allowance Office Refreshments in the office (fruits, soft drinks) Meal voucher Chill out zone Christmas party Transport allowance Other Loyalty program Christmas present Teambuilding St.
Nicholas presents Referral program Primary location Brno Additional locations Time type Full time