Software Development Team Lead

Team description: We Lead the end-to-end development, deployment, and continuous enhancement of Toyota’s connected services ecosystem across European markets. Our work oversees the integration of vehicle connectivity platforms, mobile applications, and cloud-based services, ensuring scalability, security, and seamless user experience. We Collaborate with engineering, product, IT, legal, and external partners to accelerate service rollout and maintain operational excellence.

Role Summary: We are looking for an experienced Software Development Team Lead to join the Toyota Digital Hub. You will lead a cross-functional development team responsible for delivering high-quality software products while driving technical excellence and team performance. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership skills, a delivery-driven mindset, and the ability to foster collaboration and continuous improvement Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning Drive end-to-end software delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals, architecture standards, and quality expectations Define and enforce best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, CI/CD, and DevOps processes Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions Oversee sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery tracking to ensure predictable and high-quality outcomes Identify technical risks, manage dependencies, and remove blockers to keep development on track Ensure system performance, scalability, and security through sound architectural and engineering practices Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management of team members Act as a key point of contact between technical teams and business stakeholders Promote innovation and continuous improvement across processes, tools, and technologies Qualifications & Skills: What we require: Strong technical background in software development (e.g., Java, or similar ecosystems) Proven experience leading development teams in Agile environments Solid understanding of system design, microservices architecture, APIs, and cloud platforms Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development tools Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach and motivate teams Excellent communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Problem-solving mindset with the ability to drive decision-making and resolve complex challenges Experience in planning, delivery management, and cross-team coordination Additional requirements (considered an advantage): Experience in development of Connected Services for the automotive industry You have a TOYOTA DNA, this means: Courage: you are ready to let go of the easy path to reach challenging targets Creativity: your passion drives you to explore innovative ideas and challenge the impossible Coaching: you share knowledge and feedback with your colleagues and celebrate each other's success Curiosity: you are open to new experience and able to combine imagination with fact-based observation Collaboration: you are a team player, respectful and inclusive in your style and you take a customer-oriented approach Formal Role Details: Job Type: employment contract Starting date: Position available from August 2026 Location: Wrocław, Silver Tower Office Center Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days every 2 weeks (flexible), depending on business needs Reporting line: Manager Education level required: Bachelor or Master’s degree