Software Technical Lead

Software Technical Lead - Fire Panels

About This Role

The Software Technical Lead is responsible for providing technical leadership for the development of software solutions used in Fire Detection and Alarm Control Panels. The role leads the Software Development team and acts as the primary technical interface with Firmware, Systems Engineering, and Quality Assurance teams to ensure the successful delivery of robust, secure, and high-quality products. The Software Technical Lead drives software architecture, technical decision-making, development best practices, and product integration activities while supporting project planning and release execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction, architecture, and design of Fire Panel software products and features.
• Mentor and support Software Engineers, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Translate system and product requirements into software architecture and detailed technical solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Firmware, Hardware, Systems Engineering, and QA teams to ensure successful product integration and validation.
• Review software designs, source code, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices.
• Drive defect analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution activities in collaboration with development and QA teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal development processes, cybersecurity requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Support effort estimation, technical planning, risk assessment, and release readiness activities.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement of development methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Serve as the main technical point of contact for software-related decisions and cross-functional coordination.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software development for embedded or industrial systems.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a technical leadership, team lead, or senior engineering role.
• Proven experience with software architecture, design, development, debugging, and maintenance.
• Experience working in cross-functional product development teams.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), version control systems, and agile development practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing software for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, life-safety products, or other regulated industries.
• Experience working with embedded systems and firmware integration.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and secure software development practices.
• Familiarity with functional safety, product certification, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and software quality metrics.
• Knowledge of networking, communication protocols, and distributed systems.
• Experience with requirements management and defect tracking tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams and external development partners.