Engineering Lead

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lead with over 10 years in software engineering and 3-5 years in a technical leadership role to join our team in Ukraine.

Responsibilities

• Owns technical risk management across all projects. Ensures critical activities are not delayed or skipped: load and performance testing is planned and executed on time, key integrations are verified early, security reviews are conducted, and infrastructure capacity is validated before major releases.
• Reviews project roadmaps, WBS, and technical estimates prepared by Solution Architects. Challenges assumptions and identifies gaps.
• Acts as the technical escalation point for all functional leads and architects.
• Defines and enforces engineering standards across all projects: code review policy, CI/CD practices, branching strategy, documentation standards, Definition of Done from a technical perspective.
• Runs Architecture Review Board (ARB). Reviews and approves key architectural decisions, ensures consistency across projects. Reviews all Solution Architect artifacts: HLD, LLD, integration specs, ADRs. Ensures quality and consistency.
• Reviews test strategy and works with QA Leads to improve it. Helps QA Leads strengthen areas where they fall short.
• Coaches and mentors functional leads and architects. Helps leads strengthen areas where they fall short.
• Steps in and covers responsibilities of leads or architects when they are underperforming: reviews their deliverables, takes over critical tasks, and works hands-on until the gap is closed.
• Monitors technical debt across all projects, prioritizes remediation with PMs.
• Drives cross-project reuse: shared libraries, common patterns, lessons learned.
• Provides Delivery Manager with an independent technical health assessment. Flags risks early.
• Participates in goal-setting and performance reviews for all technical roles, bringing the engineering quality perspective.
• Owns the account's technical strategy: technology direction, competency roadmap, tooling decisions.
• Interviews lead and architect candidates for their projects and makes hiring decisions.

Requirements

• Must have:

  • 10+ years in software engineering, with at least 3-5 years in a technical leadership role (Solution Architect, Tech Lead, Engineering Manager, or similar).
  • Very strong hands-on experience in the past.
  • Has led technical delivery on large engagements: 30+ people, multiple concurrent workstreams.
  • Has worked across the full stack of project roles: started as a developer, grew into a lead, then into an architect or engineering manager. Understands each role from the inside.
  • Experience in a consulting/outsourcing delivery model is strongly preferred. Understands client dynamics, onshore/offshore coordination, and delivery pressure.
  • Has managed or closely supervised architects and functional leads, not just developers.

• Nice to have:

  • Java, Python, C#

We Offer

• FULL_TIME position.
• Remote work from Ukraine.

About the Company

Luxoft is a global provider of digital transformation and technology services, empowering businesses to innovate and thrive in the digital age. We are committed to delivering excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Note: This job description is a general outline of the responsibilities and requirements for this position and is not intended to be exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as needed.