Mobility
In the Mobility business unit, we are looking for dedicated talents who want to pave the way for safe, sustainable, and smart mobility of the future, becoming pioneers of better mobility. Our focus is on ensuring traffic safety and developing innovative solutions for all transport systems and modes – from roads and railways to air transport. With our expertise, we enhance safety and efficiency in transportation through holistic approaches and advanced concepts.
* Our vehicle inspections promote both road safety and environmental protection, making a significant contribution to traffic safety.
* Driver’s license testing is conducted reliably by our qualified experts.
* TÜV Rheinland Schaden- und Wertgutachten GmbH offers comprehensive services for various target groups in the after-sales sector.
* Automotive Engineering & Homologation supports international clients as an independent partner in successfully bringing safe and innovative vehicles and components to the global market.
* Rail and urban transport: We are the trusted, reputable, and customer-focused partner for intelligent, safe, and clean transportation solutions.
Become part of a team that ensures mobility of the future is safe, sustainable, and inclusive. With us, you can apply your strengths in an environment that fosters diversity, innovation, and personal development.
Are you ready to help create mobility solutions for the future and drive traffic safety forward? Then a career in mobility at TÜV Rheinland is the right choice for you.
Job Summary
The Core Software Technical Lead is responsible for establishing and leading a high-performing engineering team focused on maintaining, developing, and evolving the company’s back-end and calculation software. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, ensuring systems remain stable and workflows support both consultancy and client-facing software. The Technical Lead improves maintainability and performance, implements modernization initiatives, and builds a sustainable capability that enables operational reliability, supports innovation, and underpins long-term strategic growth.
Job Description
* Lead, mentor, and develop a small engineering team responsible for back-end and calculation systems.
* Acquire in-depth understanding of the existing system and manage a smooth handover from the current system owner.
* Take ownership of tools and systems, ensuring stability, reliability, and alignment with business needs.
* Establish and maintain team-level development practices, documentation standards, testing routines, and quality assurance processes.
* Contribute hands-on to development, including coding, code reviews, debugging, and problem-solving.
* Manage and execute infrastructure data-processing workflows, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and timely delivery.
* Collaborate with consultancy and front-end teams to translate requirements into actionable technical solutions.
* Prioritize and manage the team’s workload, balancing operational demands with long-term improvements and reduction of technical debt.
* Provide technical guidance on design, coding standards, and architectural decisions, escalating for broader strategic alignment when required.
* Lead the modernization of the software stack, driving continuous improvement in maintainability, performance, and system reliability.
* Contribute to long-term planning, including technology choices, team resourcing, and development initiatives.
* Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and best practices within the team.
* Track key performance metrics (e.g., system reliability, delivery timelines, technical debt reduction, team growth).
Technical Environment
* Core technologies: C#, Visual Basic, .NET, SQL, Python, Azure, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, Agile, and additional tooling used across the back-end, data-processing, and calculation software ecosystem.
* Calculation-intensive and high-volume data processing environments.
* Legacy system modernization and technical transformation initiatives
Essential
Skills & Experience
* Strong experience in back-end software engineering and system architecture.
* Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop small technical teams.
* Hands-on experience with relevant programming languages, frameworks, and tooling.
* Experience maintaining and evolving complex or legacy systems.
* Strong understanding of software development practices, testing, documentation, and quality assurance.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Familiarity with high-volume data processing and calculation-intensive environments.
Desirable
* Experience modernizing legacy systems or delivering technical transformation initiatives.
* Experience contributing to long-term technical strategy or resourcing planning.
* Exposure to cloud platforms, DevOps practices, and modern software delivery pipelines.
* Experience fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Team & Stakeholder Context
* Direct reports: 2-3 engineers.
* Key stakeholders: Consultancy team, Front-end/product teams, Technical Director.
Performance Metrics
* Reduction of technical debt
* System reliability
* Delivery against project timelines
* Team growth and development
* Stakeholder satisfaction
Benefits
* Positive working atmosphere: Isn't it tempting to work for an established, significant company with a rich heritage? Here's the even better news: we also want the work to be fun!
* Employee events: Building. Memories. Together. Various events for employees await you!
* Employee discounts: Exclusive employee offers at attractive conditions are just one of the great benefits we offer you. Please enquire about the details in a personal meeting.
* Bonus programmes: We believe in rewarding performance by recognising success. Let's talk about the details of our bonus programmes in a personal meeting.
* Flexible working hours: Balancing your private and professional life is not always easy: family matters, personal needs, transport or simply your own energy cycle - our flexible working hours support you in this!
* Experienced and international teams: We welcome new talent, but are also proud of our many long-standing colleagues. Let your personal experience come together with our multicultural TÜV Rheinland experience to achieve something together!
* Insurance packages and health care: We are proud to save lives with our work. The physical and mental well-being of our employees is just as important to us! We would be happy to inform you about our insurance and health packages in a personal meeting
* Employee training and development: We live ‘Just right’ as the core of our corporate DNA. Constantly growing together and learning from each other is therefore a matter of course for us!