Lead Developer / Engineering Team Lead (Backend Focus)
About the Role
We are looking for a hands-on Lead Developer to guide a small, high-performing engineering team while driving the evolution of our product platform. This role combines technical leadership, architecture ownership, and team management, with a strong focus on backend development and system modernization.
You will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction, supporting ongoing system migrations, and ensuring high-quality delivery in a corporate yet agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of 4–5 engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Act as a hands-on technical leader with strong involvement in backend development, architecture, and system design
- Own and drive technical strategy, including roadmap alignment with product and business goals
- Support and oversee system migrations and infrastructure changes (e.g., cloud transitions, tooling updates)
- Ensure high standards in code quality, system reliability, and performance
- Collaborate closely with Product, Data, and Business stakeholders to align technical solutions with regulatory and customer requirements
- Participate in and support integration initiatives and acquisition-related technical assessments
- Operate effectively within corporate processes and governance frameworks
- Contribute to workforce planning, hiring, and career development within the team
Required Experience & Skills
- Substantial software engineering experience, with strong backend focus
- Proven experience as a Technical Lead / Team Lead, managing small teams (3–6 engineers)
- Strong expertise in backend technologies (Java preferred, but open to other languages)
- Solid understanding of system architecture, integrations, and scalable design
- Experience working in complex or corporate environments (beyond early-stage startups)
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and migrations (e.g., AWS, Azure)
- Ability to combine technical depth with strategic thinking
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Nice to Have
- Experience transitioning legacy systems or dashboards to modern platforms (e.g., Tableau or analytics environments)
- Exposure to data/analytics solutions
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools
- Experience supporting M&A or system integration scenarios
Leadership & Team Development
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop engineers
- Experience creating and executing career progression plans
- Ability to balance delivery excellence with team growth and engagement
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Working Model
- Hybrid setup with regular office presence expected (especially during onboarding)
- Candidates should be based in Czech Republic or Slovakia
Why Join
- Opportunity to shape technical strategy and architecture in a growing product
- Work on complex, regulation-driven solutions with real business impact
- Lead a small, agile team within a stable corporate environment
- Play a key role in ongoing system modernization and transformation
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
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