Software Development Team Lead

This job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test, measurement and data analytics industry. You will be a strong contributor collaborating closely with colleagues from various business functions.

At HBK, we live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity – it’s how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises – to ourselves and others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

The position

We are recruiting for a Software Development Team Lead to work as part of the R&D team based in India or Porto (Portugal). This team is part of a bigger global R&D team.

You will be responsible for leading a global team of software developer across different locations. The team is responsible to extending mature applications for the purpose of data acquisition and all its related aspects.

You will be part of a global R&D team, leading the development of data acquisition software products such as Perception, BKConnect, and Tescia.

HBK products contribute to a variety of applications across technology sectors such as: Automotive, Electric Drives & Generator, Aerospace, Energy / High-Voltage, Material Testing and Service.

This role will involve leading a team through situational leadership, with the opportunity to act as a Scrum Master in Agile Release Trains. You will collaborate closely with Product Owners and Architects as a leader and technical expert to ensure successful project execution.

You will be responsible for: 

• Leading a team between 4 and 8 developers across different locations

• Foster the growth and development of your team members through continuous coaching, mentorship, and training. Identify individual strengths and areas for improvement, and provide opportunities for professional development to enhance their skills and career progression.

• Drive and maintain the functional domain of Software Development

• Contribute to a comprehensive technology roadmap

Professional qualifications 

• More than 5 years’ experience in software development, preferably on the windows platform. 

• Proven experience in effectively leading and managing small teams, fostering collaboration, and driving successful project outcomes.

• Bachelor / master of Engineering or Technology degree in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Instrumentation, Computer Science or Information Technology. 

• Extensive experience in object-oriented programming with C++ and C#, as well as proficiency in web technologies including React, JavaScript or GraphQL to drive modern application full stack development

• Familiar with agile way of working, Scrum Master certification is a plus.

• Knowledge and experience of Jira and Confluence would be advantageous.

• Knowledge on Test and Measurement domain would be an advantage.

• Experience in product development (instrumentation preferred)

Personal skills

• Conflict Resolution: Skilled in resolving conflicts within the team and fostering a collaborative work environment

• Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas clearly and effectively 

• Decision-Making: Ability to make informed decisions quickly and efficiently, balancing technical and business considerations 

• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English. Danish, German, Portuguese and/or Dutch is a plus.

• Values: Embrace the HBK values by adopting a mindset of ownership, aiming high, and staying true to our principles.

We offer

Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK’s employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.

One company – HBK

On 1 January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3,500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK is a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit www.hbkworld.com.

HBK is a division of Spectris plc, a UK-based productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company serving leading aerospace, automotive, medical, and other customers. Spectris plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.