Engineering Team Leader

Team Leader For Digital Consulting Americas

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

At Jacobs, we're embarking on an exciting journey as we initiate the development of our Digital & Data Hub in the heart of Krakow. Our mission is to undertake projects spanning various industries, including Consumer and Manufacturing, Defence and Security, Energy and Utilities, Financial Services, Government and Public Services, Health and Life Sciences, and Transport.

We are currently seeking a technically grounded and globally minded Team Leader to join us in building the foundation of our Digital Consulting Americas team. In this role, you will develop and lead a team, drive product and customer-specific development, and collaborate closely with North American clients and colleagues to deliver scalable, intelligent infrastructure solutions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our productized offerings and contribute to meaningful projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and lead a cross-functional technical team
• Mentor and support direct reports, fostering a collaborative and high-morale environment
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews
• Act as the primary liaison between your team in Poland and stakeholders in North America
• Navigate time zone differences and cultural nuances to ensure smooth global collaboration
• Guide the team in developing customer-specific and productized solutions using cloud technologies
• Ensure technical decisions align with business goals and customer needs
• Promote best practices in software development, cloud configuration, and AI integration
• Translate broad customer requirements into actionable technical plans
• Support the Poland-based team in becoming subject matter experts in productized offerings
• Collaborate with North American product managers and technical leads to define product roadmaps
• Contribute to the leadership of our entire Digital & Data Business in Poland

Here's what you'll need:

• Wide-ranging experience across tech stacks with selective depth, ideally gained through 5–10 years in software engineering and product development
• Prior experience managing small technical teams (3–5 people), with strong mentoring and leadership capabilities
• Tech stack: C#, .NET, Python, Azure SQL Databases, Azure Cloud, Node.js, Blazor, configuration of Azure environments
• Ability to assess and select appropriate technologies based on customer and product context
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Fluent English
• Nice to have:
• Experience with artificial intelligence features and digital twin technologies
• Background in public infrastructure or civil engineering consulting
• Experience with Agile methodologies and cross-functional product development
• Exposure to customer engagement platforms and tools for public feedback
• Demonstrated success working in distributed, multinational environments, especially across North America

We offer:

• Rewarding employment - full-time employment with a salary that matches your qualifications
• Hybrid work model - enjoy the flexibility of working mainly from home
• Flexible hours - start your day anytime between 7:30 and 10:00 AM
• Comprehensive benefits, including Lux Med medical care, psychological support, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, Multisport card co-financing, and a car/bike park sharing system
• Co-financed holidays - enjoy "Wczasy pod Gruszą" for a well-deserved break
• Global projects - engage in exciting international projects
• Inclusive networks - join our diverse employee networks like Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, SpeakUp, Collectively, and more
• Continuous learning - participate in our Graduate Development Program, Learners' Community, and self-learning platforms
• Language courses - enhance your skills with courses in English, German, and Polish

We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disabilities, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. Find out more about life at Jacobs. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team recruitmentpoland@jacobs.com.

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