About this role
Summary We’re looking for a technical team leader who combines people leadership with hands-on software engineering in C#.
You’ll lead a team of 9 engineers working on API gateways, Syslog export services, and integration management for the ESET XDR platform. The team owns the full software lifecycle — from architecture and development through CI/CD and monitoring to 3rd-level production support.
Job description This is not a pure management role — you’re expected to stay close to the technology, support technical decisions, and actively help the team solve engineering challenges. Expected split: ~70% technical / 30% leadership. The team is based in Brno (Czechia) and collaborates closely with engineering teams in Kraków (Poland) and Bratislava (Slovakia). What you’ll do * Lead a team of 9 engineers (mentoring, evaluation, feedback, growth) * Support technical design and architecture decisions within the team * Drive delivery together with Product Owners and Scrum Master * Work closely with engineering teams across ESET * Improve engineering practices, code quality, CI/CD, and observability * Stay hands-on when needed (coding, code reviews, debugging, unblocking the team) * Support production operations and continuous improvement of owned services What we expect * Experience leading a software engineering team * Solid experience with C# and .NET development * Experience designing and operating backend services and APIs * Understanding of distributed systems and software architecture principles * Experience with CI/CD * Experience containerized applications * Experience monitoring and troubleshooting production systems * Strong communication skills and cross-team collaboration * English proficiency (daily communication) Nice to have * Experience with Azure cloud services * Experience with Kubernetes (AKS) and Docker * Experience with Jenkins * Experience with API gateways, integrations, or messaging systems (SIEM) * Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams
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Benefits Health & well-being
• EAP • Pension saving • Extra vacation days • Sick day • Leasure time allowance • Language courses
Family
• Marriage allowance • Childbirth allowance • Health day • Family day • Maternity allowance
Office
• Refreshments in the office (fruits, soft drinks) • Meal voucher • Chill out zone • Christmas party • Transport allowance
Other
• Loyalty program • Christmas present • Teambuilding • St. Nicholas presents • Referral program
Primary location Brno
Additional locations
Time type Full time