Lead Software Engineer

About Atos

Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 78,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 68 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

We have successfully completed the modernisation phase of one of our key defence projects and are now kicking off brand-new work packages under a new contract. As we move forward into this exciting stage, we are looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and energetic Lead Software Engineer, whose primary responsibility will be people management of the team based in Ankara.

If you want to take part in shaping large-scale, cutting-edge solutions in the defence industry while leading and mentoring a talented team, this role is for you!

Leadership Responsibilities

• Providing people leadership for a large team
• Support individual growth through development plans and regular check-ins
• Provide mentorship and coaching to help team members reach their potential
• Identify training and upskilling needs
• Lead performance review cycles and provide constructive feedback
• Recognise high performance and address underperformance
• Organise and lead regular team meetings
• Monitor employee engagement

Technical Requirements

• B.Sc. degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
• 8+ years of proven experience in software development
• Strong background in Object-Oriented Programming
• Hands-on experience with:
• Microsoft Development Technologies
• Web Application Development and Web Services
• Angular & TypeScript (large-scale, multi-module SPA development)
• RESTful API design and integration (XML, JSON, etc.)
• JavaScript, HTML5, and modern web frameworks
• Relational and/or NoSQL databases
• ORM frameworks/tools (concurrency, collections, loading strategies, validation, caching, etc.)

• Knowledge of:
• Design Patterns and best practices
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) models
• Agile methodologies and Scrum
• Experience with Configuration Management Systems (e.g., MS Azure, TFS, Git, ClearCase)
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration and DevOps concepts

Nice to Have

• .NET Framework / .NET Core
• Java
• WPF / Silverlight (XAML)
• Entity Framework, NHibernate
• WCF services implementation
• Key-value stores (HBase, Cassandra, Redis, etc.)
• Messaging queue technologies (RabbitMQ, MSMQ, etc.)
• Troubleshooting and performance optimisation
• Experience with defence projects compliant with IEEE 12207

Responsibilities

• Analyse user requirements and create software specifications
• Design and document technical solutions
• Develop and maintain applications in line with Atos processes and industry standards
• Perform unit testing, code reviews, and refactoring
• Support release deployments and resolve post-production issues
• Collaborate in peer reviews and team activities
• Provide timely support to customer needs, troubleshoot issues, and deliver solutions
• Write clear technical documentation and present complex information effectively

General Skills and Attributes

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Reliable, responsible, and self-motivated team player
• Solid problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Proactive in adapting to changing project needs
• Passionate about continuous learning and self-improvement
• High sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and open-source office tools
• Willingness to travel abroad when needed
• Having a valid National Security Clearance (MoD, Turkey) is a plus
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop team members

What We Offer

GPTW Certified Company

Competitive Compensations And Benefits

Flexible benefit program

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Performance Bonus

Accolade bonus

Referral bonus

Transportation allowance

Meal allowance

Kindergarten allowance

Buddy program

Flexible working hours at Atos or home office

Company SIM card

Days of annual leave above the legal minimum

Atos University Access – Professional and personal development through continuous education and certification

Wellbeing days

Friendly working environment

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Here at Atos, we want all our employees to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. Across the globe, we have created a variety of programs to embed our Atos culture of inclusivity and work hard to ensure that all our employees have an equal opportunity to contribute and feel that they are exactly where they belong.