Software Team Leader

Description Chips Talk, We Listen proteanTecs is a game-changing startup that's giving advanced electronics the power to report on their own health. In a digital world built for autonomous driving, cloud computing, and AI, we depend on computing systems daily. But how can we guarantee their safety, reliability and functionality? proteanTecs is the first-ever company to provide visibility into next-gen chips while they are operating, based on the power of on-chip monitoring, machine learning, and data analytics. Here at proteanTecs, you'll be part of a team that's unlocking deep insights to make electronics more reliable, efficient, and high-quality. We're trusted by industry leaders in data centers, automotive, communications, and consumer devices – we work with the world's largest and most notable companies in tech. Why proteanTecs is a great place to work: Fast-paced and impactful: We're a mission-driven startup, so you'll tackle new challenges daily, wear many hats, and see your work directly influence the future of electronics. Supportive company culture: Learn from the best. Our 200+ team members are experts in their field with a proven track record of success, and they're committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. International presence: We're a multinational company with a diverse team across multiple locations around the globe. You'll collaborate on projects with international impact, gaining a global perspective of the tech industry. Work with industry leaders: Our solutions are used by the biggest names in tech. You'll be part of the team creating the next generation of groundbreaking products. Cutting-edge playground: We use the latest machine learning, platforms, and tools to push boundaries and achieve breakthroughs. Real-world impact: Our work keeps data centers, cars, and other critical systems running smoothly. Your work will directly contribute to safer, more reliable electronics. We are here for the win: Backed by industry veterans and leading investors, we offer a stable and secure work environment with plenty of room for growth. proteanTecs is looking for a Software Team Leader to shape the next revolution in electronics! Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. 7+ years of hands-on software development experience in Java and/or Python. 5+ years of experience leading software engineering teams. Strong experience designing and building core, complex software systems. Strong backend development experience, including REST APIs, service-oriented architecture and production-grade software systems. Strong understanding of Spring and Spring Boot. Experience working with relational databases and strong SQL/RDBMS knowledge. Solid understanding of Java/Python development fundamentals, including streams, I/O, collections and functional programming concepts. Experience with high code standards, including clean design, formatting, naming, documentation and maintainability. Strong familiarity with open-source frameworks and standard software development workflows. Proven leadership, communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills. Preferred qualifications Experience designing or integrating AI-driven software solutions. Experience with JPA/Hibernate. Experience with streaming or messaging platforms such as Kafka or RabbitMQ. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP or Azure. Experience operating and troubleshooting production environments. Experience improving engineering practices, development velocity, release quality or team productivity through modern tooling, including AI-assisted development tools. Responsibilities Lead a team of software engineers delivering core software systems and backend services in Java and/or Python. Provide both technical and managerial leadership through architecture guidance, design reviews, code reviews, coaching, mentoring and performance management. Own the full agile software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis, design and implementation through testing, release and production support. Drive the design and delivery of scalable, reliable software systems, including REST APIs, database-backed services and integrations with messaging or streaming platforms. Plan, prioritize and coordinate team execution, including estimates, milestones, resource needs, delivery risks and dependencies. Enforce high engineering standards for code quality, maintainability, documentation, testing and release readiness. Monitor production environments, lead incident response when needed and ensure fast resolution of production issues. Collaborate closely with product, QA, DevOps and other engineering teams to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery. Grow and develop the team through hiring, onboarding, mentoring and continuous improvement of engineering practices. Promote practical AI innovation by staying current with AI development tools and helping the team identify opportunities to improve productivity, product capabilities and competitive differentiation.