SD Worx Group
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Hybrid · Zagreb, CroatiaPosted 7 weeks ago
SD Worx Group
ApplyAbout SD Worx
SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We bring people solutions to life, so companies of any size can turn Human Resources into a source of value for the business and the people in it.
Our product HRnet is a leading Human Resources Information System (designed and developed as a web application), covering Core HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Talent Management, Travel Management and other HR modules and processes.
We operate across 26 countries in Europe and are supported by a dedicated Centre of Excellence in Mauritius. We are looking for a .NET Engineering Lead to join our growing HRnet team and help shape engineering excellence across our product development organisation.
Your Role
As a .NET Engineering Lead, you will work closely with developers, business analysts, and engineering stakeholders to enhance existing HRnet functionalities and drive the delivery of new solutions. You will play a key role in strengthening engineering practices, promoting technical excellence, and supporting the growth of engineering capability across SD Worx Adriatics.
Key Responsibilities
Strengthen engineering capability across the tribe through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives
Embed high-quality engineering standards consistently across squads
Guide the chapter in delivering high-quality, maintainable, and secure software solutions
Act as a key interface between the chapter and the Engineering CoE, ensuring organisational engineering standards are both actionable in practice and informed by delivery realities
Monitor and improve engineering quality, technical health, and delivery performance using engineering and flow metrics
Evaluate, adopt, and evolve modern technologies, frameworks, and tools to support sustainable engineering practices
Drive the adoption of AI-augmented engineering to enhance productivity and impact
Ensure consistency in design, development, testing, observability, and maintainability across the chapter
Provide visibility into engineering health, risks, and maturity, enabling informed decision-making
Promote continuous improvement, technical excellence, and knowledge-sharing through reviews, tech talks, and communities of practice
Support the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of top engineering talent
Coach and develop engineers through regular feedback, structured development, and capability uplift
Key Skills and Experience Required
Strong expertise in software engineering practices, including coding, testing, and automation
Proven experience developing and delivering enterprise applications using .NET technologies
Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring engineers within a software development environment
Experience managing people within an engineering or software development environment would be beneficial. Candidates with experience in a Technical Lead, Lead Developer, mentoring, or coaching capacity are also encouraged to apply
Proven ability to embed security, performance, and quality practices into day-to-day engineering activities and long-term technical decision-making
Experience working with a broad range of tools and frameworks, enabling the evaluation, adoption, and evolution of technology choices that support effective engineering delivery
Solid experience with flow, continuous improvement, and outcome-driven development
Ability to stay ahead of technology trends by continuously exploring new capabilities, practices, and technologies, including AI-augmented approaches
A solution-oriented mindset focused on removing obstacles, supporting teams, and enabling engineers to deliver high-quality outcomes
Ability to explain complex technical and functional trade-offs clearly and influence decision-making across teams and stakeholders
Experience working within HR, Payroll, or other enterprise software environments would be an advantage
Experience with AI-assisted development tools and engineering practices would be beneficial
We assess candidates based on objective, job-related criteria and are committed to fair and transparent hiring practices.
What do we have to offer?
An attractive salary based on your experience and achievements
A dynamic working environment with flexible working hours and hybrid working options
Learning and development opportunities through professional training and an individual development plan
Career growth opportunities, whether you want to deepen your expertise or broaden your knowledge across different areas within SD Worx
Salary range information will be shared with candidates during the initial interaction with the Talent Acquisition team, either by phone or email.
Diversity & Equal Opportunities
SD Worx values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of origin, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, ethnic or social background, or stage of life.
All hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and role-related qualifications.
Ready to help shape the future of engineering excellence within HRnet? We'd love to hear from you.