Team Lead, Software Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Hungary.

📋 Description

• Lead, support, and nurture a high-performing team by providing clear direction, fostering trust, and giving regular feedback.

• Cultivate a positive and inclusive team culture that emphasizes strong ownership, accountability, and psychological safety.

• Proactively identify and eliminate obstacles that hinder progress or diminish team effectiveness.

• Actively promote AI integration within the team:

• Facilitate and support the daily use of AI tools and workflows.

• Set an example through hands-on engagement to enhance productivity and accelerate delivery.

• Mentor individuals on growth, performance, and career advancement.

• Ensure effective communication among team members and stakeholders.

• Guide planning, prioritization, and execution with a focus on achieving meaningful business results rather than merely following procedures.

• Encourage continuous improvement in work practices, collaborative efforts, and overall quality.

• Connect technical and business discussions to ensure alignment and mutual understanding.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional English communication skills, both spoken and written.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a strong emphasis on empathy, trust, and accountability.

• A positive mindset: proactive, solutions-focused, and driven by ownership.

• Proven ability to identify potential issues and risks promptly, responding positively and effectively.

• Strong coaching and feedback capabilities; comfortable engaging in both supportive and challenging conversations.

• Ability to manage upwards effectively.

• Genuine enthusiasm for AI integration, with a history of:

• Rapidly learning new tools.

• Encouraging others to experiment and enhance their skills.

• Utilizing AI responsibly to boost efficiency and quality.

• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management abilities.

• Capacity to work effectively in an agile, often uncertain, and consistently fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Sophos embraces a remote-first work model, prioritizing remote work for most employees, though some roles may require a hybrid approach.

• Our team thrives on innovation and creativity, all while fostering a sense of fun and camaraderie.

• Employee-led diversity and inclusion initiatives that build community and promote education and advocacy.

• Annual charity and fundraising efforts, along with volunteer days, allowing employees to contribute to local communities.

• Global sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing our environmental impact.

• Worldwide fitness and trivia competitions to keep our minds and bodies active.

• Global wellbeing days for employees to unwind and recharge.

• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training sessions to enhance employee health and wellness.