Software Team Leader

Location: Pune, India

Department: Technology

Work Location: onsite

About us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.​

Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.​

Our inclusive culture is the key to our success. We collaborate with our internal community of colleagues, alumni, and our valued external partners to support each other and achieve our goals. We aim to raise the bar high. We look for people who are committed to innovation and success and act with integrity to become and be a part of one of the most diverse group of experts in our industry, anywhere around the globe.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

Job Description

Job Title: Software Team Lead

Location: PuTC, Pune

Job Summary:

SLB is seeking a results-driven Software Team Lead to lead a high-performing engineering team. This role combines hands-on development (~50%), delivery ownership, and people leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery & Execution

• Own end-to-end delivery, ensuring timelines, quality, and commitments
• Lead release/season planning with product and business stakeholders
• Identify risks, manage dependencies, and drive mitigation

Agile Leadership

• Drive sprint execution and agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
• Partner with/act as Scrum Master to ensure delivery efficiency
• Continuously improve team processes and prioritization

People Management

• Manage career development, performance reviews, and growth planning
• Oversee resource allocation, leave planning, and vendor management

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as the primary point of contact for team communication and escalations
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams
• Ensure transparency through regular updates

Technical Contribution

• Contribute significantly to coding, design, and code reviews
• Uphold standards for code quality, security, and performance

Required Qualifications:

Technical Expertise

• 5+ years of development experience in Java and/or Angular
• Strong knowledge of design patterns, coding best practices, and scalable systems
• 2+ years of experience in technical design and solutioning

Leadership & Communication

• Proven experience leading engineering teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

DevSecOps & Quality

• Experience with CI/CD and DevSecOps practices
• Familiarity with tools like SonarQube, Mend, or similar

Modern Engineering

• Exposure to AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)

Strong understanding of secure coding and vulnerability management

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile/Scrum experience
• Oil & Gas domain exposure (E&P preferred)
• Ability to balance hands-on development and leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Required Qualifications:

Technical Expertise

• 5+ years of development experience in Java and/or Angular
• Strong knowledge of design patterns, coding best practices, and scalable systems
• 2+ years of experience in technical design and solutioning

Leadership & Communication

• Proven experience leading engineering teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

DevSecOps & Quality

• Experience with CI/CD and DevSecOps practices
• Familiarity with tools like SonarQube, Mend, or similar

Modern Engineering

• Exposure to AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)

Strong understanding of secure coding and vulnerability management

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile/Scrum experience
• Oil & Gas domain exposure (E&P preferred)
• Ability to balance hands-on development and leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.