Team Lead - Software Development

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Team Lead - Software Development based in India. This role is designed for an experienced software engineering leader who combines hands-on technical expertise with people leadership. You will guide a team of engineers while contributing directly to the evolution of enterprise-grade financial automation solutions. The position offers the opportunity to modernize complex applications, improve engineering practices, and deliver scalable solutions for global customers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, architecture, and customer-facing functions to drive impactful outcomes. The role emphasizes software quality, Agile delivery, automation, secure development, and the adoption of modern engineering tools. You will play a key part in shaping technical direction while mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Accountabilities: As a Team Lead - Software Development, you will be responsible for leading engineering initiatives while remaining actively involved in software design and development. You will support the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions while improving team performance and technical capabilities. - Lead, mentor, and support a team of software engineers by promoting collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence. - Design, develop, maintain, and enhance Delphi-based applications and enterprise software solutions. - Participate in architecture discussions, technical reviews, and solution planning activities. - Drive roadmap execution by partnering with product and development stakeholders. - Ensure strong engineering standards through code reviews, testing practices, performance optimization, and secure coding methodologies. - Support application modernization efforts while ensuring reliability and continuity for existing systems. - Collaborate with customer-facing teams to troubleshoot complex technical issues and improve product reliability. - Encourage the responsible adoption of AI-assisted development tools while validating generated code and documentation. - Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and career development initiatives for engineering team members. - Continuously improve development processes, engineering practices, and technical standards. Requirements: The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineering professional with extensive software development experience, proven leadership abilities, and expertise in enterprise application environments. You should be comfortable balancing hands-on coding responsibilities with team management and technical decision-making. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. - 7+ years of professional software development experience. - 5+ years of hands-on Delphi development experience, preferably with Delphi version 12. - 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing software engineering teams. - Strong expertise in PL/SQL and relational database design. - Solid understanding of enterprise application architecture and software design principles. - Experience supporting large-scale, business-critical applications. - Experience working in Agile software development environments. - Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting abilities, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. - Experience with Oracle Financials Cloud or Oracle E-Business Suite is preferred. - Background in financial automation, banking, payments, treasury, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or ERP solutions is a plus. - Experience with SQL and Oracle databases (12C or higher). - Experience integrating Delphi applications with modern APIs and services. - Experience leading application modernization projects. - Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar enterprise-approved solutions. - Experience collaborating with globally distributed teams is beneficial. Benefits: - Opportunity to work on impactful enterprise software solutions within a global technology environment. - Remote work flexibility from anywhere in India. - Opportunity to lead and mentor talented engineering professionals. - Exposure to modern engineering practices, AI-assisted development tools, automation, and DevSecOps principles. - Collaborative environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. - Opportunities for professional growth and career development. - Experience working on solutions supporting financial automation, ERP integrations, and business-critical workflows. How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. 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