Req ID 78688 | Dublin, Ireland, ZF Digital Solutions Ireland Limited
About the team
You will join our growing Digital Solutions team to lead the technical design and implementation of our innovative fleet management solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for supervising and guiding a highly motivated development team focused on creating scalable, reliable, and high-performance platform components for vehicle fleets.
As a Lead Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority within the organization, collaborating with product managers, sales teams, and customers to translate business requirements into technical solutions. You will drive technical excellence and innovation while mentoring junior engineers and establishing best practices for software development.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of fleet management technology, working at the intersection of automotive expertise and cutting-edge software development.
Your tasks:
• Lead the technical design and implementation of light vehicle fleets (Vandy.pro), including vehicle telematics, document management and fleet administration
• Supervise and guide a highly motivated development team to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance platform components
• Implement data analytics capabilities to provide actionable insights for fleet owners and managers
• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and technical documentation requirements
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation
• Participate in strategic technical decision-making processes and provide input on technology choices
• Stay current with emerging technologies (such as AI) and industry trends, recommending adoptions when beneficial
• Manage technical debt and drive continuous improvement of the platform architecture
• Support sales and customer success teams with technical expertise during sales and implementation processes
• Ensure compliance with security standards and data protection regulations
Your profile:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role
• Strong experience in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance software systems
• Expertise in API development and integration with third-party services
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks (TypeScript, JavaScript, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SQS, EventBridge, IoT Core, CDK)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and serverless technologies
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, including CI/CD, testing, and documentation
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of building and mentoring high-performing teams
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in an agile development environment
You will work in an open and transparent corporate culture where ownership, accountability, diversity, and respect are important values. Our employees are passionate about their jobs and believe that team spirit and fun are at the heart of our success. We foster an environment with healthy self-reflection and continuous improvement, where outside ideas are genuinely valued, and every team member can influence decisions and question current norms.
In this stimulating, fast-growing, and challenging environment, we offer you:
• Competitive compensation package that includes base salary, bonus scheme, and benefits
• Generous annual leave and holiday allowance
• Comprehensive pension and healthcare schemes
• Meaningful development and career advancement opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid work models
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and shape the future of automotive workshop solutions
• Collaboration with a diverse, international team across multiple locations
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on products used by workshop professionals worldwide
Be part of our team as Lead Engineer and apply now!
Be part of our ZF team as Lead Engineer - Light Vehicle Fleets (m/f/d) and apply now!
Contact
Artur Polkowski