Technical Team Lead

Sympower
Summary
Join Sympower as a Team Lead to guide and support a team of five engineers specializing in Hardware (IoT devices) and Resources. This role prioritizes team leadership, people management, and technical direction, not direct code contributions. The ideal candidate possesses strong People Management, IoT technologies, and software delivery management skills. Sympower offers a competitive compensation package including paid time off, parental leave, wellness support, remote office budget, and development opportunities. Lead and mentor a team, oversee software development, facilitate communication, conduct performance reviews, identify and address technical challenges, ensure adherence to standards, work with the Product Manager, and manage resource allocation.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a technical leadership or project management role
- Strong understanding of IoT devices, protocols, and ecosystems
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- Ability to motivate and manage a team of technical professionals
- Experience with Software Delivery management tools and methodologies
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of five engineers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
- Oversee software development planning, task assignment, and progress tracking, ensuring timely delivery of projects
- Facilitate effective communication within the team and with other departments
- Addressing concerns from the team during a recent restructuring change
- Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback
- Identify and address technical challenges, providing guidance and solutions
- Ensure adherence to technical standards and best practices
- Work with the Product Manager and coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and timelines
- Manage resource allocation and capacity planning for the team
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Knowledge of Java programming language
- Experience with cloud platforms and IoT platforms
Benefits
- 30 Days Paid Holiday Leave
- 1 Day Paid Wellness Leave
- 1 Day Paid Birthday Leave
- Paid Maternity and Partner Leave
- Pawternity Leave
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
- Remote Office Budget
- Internet Allowance
- Development Plan & Budget
- Stock Appreciation Rights
- 2 Days Paid Volunteer Leave