Tech Lead (m/f/d) at PPG Industries in Wrocław, Lower Silesia, Poland

Tech Lead (m/f/d) Location: POL - Wrocław Office As a Tech Lead, you will be part of the Global Custom Software Solutions team, contributing to the development of PPG’s core Digital eCommerce and LeadGen platform. In this role, you will lead the technical direction of the Formulation AI team, ensuring high-quality implementation of scalable, maintainable, and performant applications. This role requires strong technical expertise in .NET and Angular, along with related technologies and frameworks.  This position also expects applicants to have leadership capabilities to guide and mentor developers. You will work closely with Solution Architects, DevOps Engineers, and other agile team members to translate functional and non-functional requirements into robust, performant, and maintainable frontend solutions. A strong focus on accessibility (WCAG compliance) is essential to ensure inclusive user experiences. As Tech Lead, you will also mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and support continuous improvement of the development process. You are expected to make effective use of AI-assisted development tools as part of your day-to-day workflow Location: Curie-Skłodowskiej 12, Wrocław Work Model: Hybrid (3 office days) Requirements: 7+ years of experience in development, with a strong focus on .NET and Angular Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS/SCSS, and accessibility best practices (WCAG compliance) Hands-on experience with PrimeNg, Apollo Angular, and integrating frontend applications with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs Proven ability to lead code quality efforts through code reviews, design patterns, testing practices, and Definition of Done enforcement Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and end-to-end testing tools Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar to enhance productivity and code quality Interest in leveraging AI for improving customer experience, automation, or engineering efficiency Understanding of cloud deployment concepts (preferably Azure), including performance, monitoring, and frontend release pipelines Familiarity with DevOps processes and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Terraform, PowerShell) Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills, able to guide junior developers and influence technical decisions across the team Upper-intermediate English (B2+) required for effective collaboration in global teams Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field Would be a plus: Knowledge of Docker Experience with .NET development (Xunit, Flurl.Http, Serilog, Moq, Snapshooter, FluentValidation) Understanding SEO best practices, semantic markup, and analytics/tracking integration Experience building pixel-perfect, high-traffic marketing or eCommerce websites Exposure to AI/ML libraries, chatbot frameworks, or prompt engineering techniques Experience working with or integrating AI services (e.g., Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI, ML.NET) Responsibilities: Lead the analysis of detailed business, functional, and technical requirements for digital platforms (Demand Generation and eCommerce) Guide the design and development of robust, scalable .NET and Angular applications within an Agile Scrum team, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code Collaborate closely with Architecture, Security, DevOps, and functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle Promote and enforce frontend development standards, including accessibility (WCAG), performance, and maintainability Conduct code reviews, define and uphold the team’s Definition of Done (DoD), and provide technical mentorship to developers Support testing, deployment, and maintenance activities; coordinate issue resolution and continuous enhancements with a focus on team productivity Champion the adoption of QA and CI/CD practices and tools such as ReSharper, SonarQube, Checkmarx, and BrowserStack Ensure unit testing is consistently applied to support regression prevention and long-term code quality Actively contribute to release planning and the timely rollout of new features in coordination with Scrum team roles Lead the responsible adoption of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve developer efficiency and reduce boilerplate, validating AI-generated code for security, quality, and maintainability Explore and identify opportunities to integrate AI-driven features (e.g., semantic search, recommendation engines) into the frontend experience Encourage continuous learning within the team and adopt new methodologies aligned with PPG’s software engineering standards Support production environments and on-call rotations as needed, ensuring team readiness to address incidents Ensure compliance with internal security policies and development best practice About us: PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. We act with purpose and speed Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value. We are excellent operators Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers. We compete to win Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. We are PPG proud Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going tohttps://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources. PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.