Head of Software – Torino; Area Politecnico

Position: Head of Software – Torino (Area Politecnico)
Identis is a global leader in secure  and financial card personalization solutions. Through innovative hardware, software, and services, we provide high-quality, scalable solutions to banks, government agencies, and businesses worldwide.
We are looking for a Head of Software to lead the R&D Software department. The individual will be responsible for defining the software strategy, managing development teams, and overseeing the design, development, and delivery of software solutions supporting our card issuance and secure  systems. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams including hardware, firmware, and product engineering, operating in a dynamic and technology-driven environment.

Work location:

Turin (Politecnico area) – Permanent contract
Responsibilities

Define and execute the software development strategy aligned with business goals
Lead, mentor, and grow software development teams (local and distributed)
Drive innovation and continuous improvement across software engineering practices
Ensure alignment between technical solutions and product roadmap
Oversee the design and development of software applications for card issuance and personalization systems
Ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code across all projects
Supervise the full software development lifecycle (design, development, testing, release, maintenance)
Manage priorities, timelines, and resource allocation
Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration with physical devices
Oversee development of communication interfaces between software and embedded systems
Ensure compatibility and performance across system components
Ensure robust testing, validation, and debugging processes
Monitor software performance and reliability
Drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex technical issues
Promote best practices in quality assurance and secure development
Define and govern software architecture standards
Lead technical design discussions and decisions
Ensure proper documentation of systems and solutions
Support product releases and lifecycle management
Drive adoption of Agile methodologies and Dev Ops practices
Improve development processes, tools, and workflows
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence
Optimize team productivity and delivery efficiency

Requirements

Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
About 10 years of experience in software development
Proven experience managing software development teams and complex projects
Strong knowledge of modern software

Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
Solid technical background in one or more programming languages (e.g., C++, C#, Java)

Experience with system integration and complex environments (hardware/software interaction is a plus)
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and best practices

Experience with version control systems and development tools
Fluent English

Soft Skills

Strong leadership and team management skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to make decisions in complex and fast-paced environments
Results-oriented with strong accountability
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Proactive approach and high level of autonomy

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