Software Technical Leader
Pubblicato il 04-08-2026 - Confidential in La Spezia
About usWe are a global technology company focused on developing innovative solutions for industrial and engineering applications. Our products combine advanced software, data, and technology platforms to help customers solve complex operational challenges. Driven by innovation and continuous improvement, we provide an environment where talented professionals can contribute to impactful products used by organizations around the world.For our Pisa-based office we are looking for a Software Technical Leader to drive the design and delivery of complex software products end to end. You’ll combine strong hands-on engineering expertise (modern C++, Qt, distributed messaging, secure communications, REST APIs, and relational databases) with leadership across product definition, roadmap execution, and team enablement. You’ll be a key decision-maker, setting technical direction, ensuring engineering excellence, and partnering closely with Product Management to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure software on predictable timelines.What we want you to do:Technical Leadership & ExecutionOwn architecture for core components and services, with an emphasis on modularity, performance, reliability, and security-by-design.Lead development using modern C++ (C++17/C++20), Qt (Widgets and/or QML), ZeroMQ, POCO, OpenSSL, and RESTful APIs defined with OpenAPI.Implement secure communication and cryptographic best practices using OpenSSL (TLS, certificate management, key handling).Model and optimize data flows using relational databases (schema design, indexing, transactions, migrations).Mentor senior engineers through pairing, design sessions, and structured feedback; elevate team standards and practices.Drive incident prevention and resolution via root-cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.Product Management PartnershipRequirements discovery & refinement: collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into clear,
testable specifications and technical plans, aligning technical milestones with product goals.Prioritization & Task assignment: apply value/effort trade-offs, decompose epics into deliverable increments, and maintain a healthy backlog. Allocate work across the project team: using Agile techniquesWhat would we like to see:Modern C++ (C++17/C++20)Qt Framework (GUI): Qt Widgets and/or Qt Quick; signals/slots, models/views, resource management, threading.POCO Libraries: networking, HTTP/REST, multithreading, filesystem, utilities.REST APIs with OpenAPI: spec-first design, client/server generation, versioning, and documentation.Relational Databases: schema design, SQL proficiency, transactions, performance tuning.Git: branching strategies (e.G., GitFlow/Trunk), code review workflows, release tagging.Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.6+ years in professional software development with 2+ years in a lead/architect capacity (or equivalent impact).It will be considered a plus:Conan 2: C++ package management, reproducible builds, internal artifact repositories.ZeroMQ: patterns (REQ/REP, PUB/SUB, PUSH/PULL), multipart messaging, reliability considerations.OpenSSL: TLS configuration, certificates/PKI, key/cipher management, secure channel integration.Cybersecurity knowledge: threat modeling, secure coding guidelines, SAST/DAST, CVE triage, dependency risk management (SBOM).Qt OpenGL and QLM: OpenGLWidgets integration, rendering pipelines, performance considerations.Experience with CI/CD (e.G., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines), containerization, and artifact management.Experience with Agile (and Scrum) methodologyCompensation:We offer a permanent employment contract. The final compensation offered will depend on factors such as experience, qualifications, technical expertise, and overall fit for the role.Annual gross salary range: €50.000 - 55.000