Head of Development

Szczecin · Development

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Head of Development

At Icotera, we're shaping the future of fibre connectivity across Europe. As we scale our product portfolio and teams, we’re looking for a Head of Development to lead the execution of high-quality, on-time software delivery across our internal engineering teams and global development partners. 
This is a unique opportunity to take charge of an established, high-performing department and play a pivotal role in delivering secure, scalable, and innovative CPE and FTTH solutions trusted by leading ISPs.

How We Work 
At Icotera, our development process is: 
  • Data-driven – We track KPIs such as cost per hour, defect rates, and test coverage
  • Structured – Agile-inspired but adapted to embedded/software-hardware co-design
  • Tool-enabled – Jira, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated validation frameworks
  • Partner-aware – Close coordination with ODMs and global delivery partners
  • Standardised – Consistent workflows, quality gates, and documentation across all projects

Requirements


  • Proven experience leading cross-functional software teams (30+ FTEs) in a complex delivery environment 
  • A high-level understanding of embedded software, C development, and CI/CD tooling 
  • Experience with agile-inspired but pragmatic delivery models for embedded/system-level software 
  • Track record of delivering complex projects with stable output and measurable improvements 
  • Strong capability in managing external or offshore development teams 
  • Familiarity with ICT operations, internal tooling, and process governance 
  • Telecom, Wi-Fi, prplOS, OpenWRT and FTTH industry experience is a significant plus 
  • Fluency in English and Polish
Personal Traits 
  • Excellent communication and structured reporting 
  • Structured and detail-oriented, with strong reporting discipline 
  • Hands-on leadership style with a bias for execution 
  • Strong communicator, able to align teams and stakeholders across functions 
  • Comfortable with operational responsibility and driving measurable improvements 
  • Proactive in taking ownership and solving problems 
  • Committed to fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration 
  • A strategic mindset with hands-on operational leadership

Responsibilities


  • Lead and grow a department of 35+ Software Developers, TQA, Software Project Managers, DevOps and ICT
  • Own and optimise delivery performance — ensuring we meet quality, cost, and schedule goals
  • Manage external/offshore development partners and drive effective collaboration
  • Define and implement delivery KPIs, reporting standards, and quality metrics
  • Continuously improve delivery workflows, team structure, and tooling practices
  • Drive consistency in documentation, validation processes, and test automation
  • Work closely with Project Managers and Product stakeholders to ensure execution aligns with business objectives
  • Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Report on delivery progress and team effectiveness directly to the CTO and executive leadership

Offer


  • Influence over the structure and direction of a growing European tech company 
  • Direct collaboration with the CTO and executive leadership 
  • A skilled, motivated team and strong delivery culture 
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours (but onsite presence in Szczecin is required)
  • Possible start of work between 8 AM and 9 AM
  • Integration events
  • Lunch subsidy - 150 PLN a month
  • Private medical care
  • Multisport card subsidy
  • Vacation subsidy
  • Other subsidies of Company Social Benefits Fund

Work type

Hybrid work
Onsite work: Szczecin

Department

Development

Contact person

Marta Szłapak
HR Business Partner

Your potential manager

Kim Jorgensen
Chief Technical Officer

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