Job description
Senior Software Project Lead
About the job
Your responsibilities
Software Project Leadership
- Lead cross-functional software development projects throughout the complete product lifecycle.
- Plan, execute and monitor project scope, timelines, budget, quality and risks.
- Coordinate agile Scrum/Kanban teams and ensure predictable delivery.
- Drive transparent project reporting and decision making.
Digital Platform & Product Delivery
- Lead projects for edge, cloud, mobile and hybrid software and cloud platform solutions.
- Support development of FotoFinder's end-to-end SaaS platform and connected product ecosystem.
- Coordinate software releases, verification activities and deployment planning.
- Contribute to scalable software architecture together with architects and technical leads.
Technical & Architectural Collaboration
- Work closely with Software Architects on technical decisions and solution concepts.
- Coordinate integration of APIs, cloud services, AI capabilities and medical device software.
- Identify technical dependencies, risks and mitigation strategies early.
Business & Stakeholder Management
- Partner with Product Management to translate business priorities into executable roadmaps.
- Align with Service, Commercial, Regulatory, Quality and Operations organizations.
- Manage internal and external stakeholders and software development partners.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Foster collaboration, transparency and agile ways of working.
- Support continuous improvement of software development processes and engineering practices.
- Coach teams in project execution, planning and delivery excellence.
Your Profile
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience leading software development projects, preferably in MedTech or regulated industries.
- Experience managing agile software development teams using Scrum, Kanban or SAFe.
- Strong understanding of software engineering, cloud architectures, APIs and modern development practices.
- Experience with Windows software, SaaS platforms, mobile applications and/or edge solutions.
- Knowledge of AWS cloud technologies, CI/CD, Docker and Kubernetes is highly desirable.
- Understanding of software lifecycle processes for medical devices (e.g. IEC 62304, ISO 13485, MDR/FDA).
- Strong project planning, risk management and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication, leadership and presentation skills in cross-functional environments.
- Ability to balance business priorities with technical complexity and product quality.
Nice to Have
- Experience delivering connected medical device or digital health solutions.
- Knowledge of AI-enabled software or computer vision applications.
- Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps or similar ALM tools.
- Experience working with international distributed development teams.
- PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master or SAFe certifications.
Within your first 6–12 months, you will:
- Successfully lead strategic software projects across FotoFinder's product portfolio.
- Establish predictable agile delivery together with engineering teams.
- Improve cross-functional collaboration between Product, Engineering, Service and Commercial organizations.
- Support key releases for desktop, cloud, mobile and edge products.
- Contribute to the evolution of FotoFinder's connected SaaS platform.
- Strengthen project governance, transparency and execution excellence.
- Become a trusted delivery leader for software innovation across the organization.
What We Offer
- A key role in shaping the future digital platform of a global MedTech leader
- Work on cutting-edge AI, imaging, and cloud technologies
- High degree of ownership and strategic impact
- Collaborative, international, and innovation-driven environment
- Flexible working model
About the company
The FotoFinder Group unites two internationally leading brands in skin imaging: FotoFinder from Bad Birnbach in Bavaria and DermLite from California. Both stand for precision, quality and innovation – brought together by a strong transatlantic alliance and a shared passion for continuously advancing modern skin diagnostics. As a growing corporate group with over 30 years of experience, we are shaping the future of digital skin diagnostics around the world – especially in the early detection of skin cancer using AI. Our systems support doctors in more than 100 countries with cutting-edge imaging technology for skin, hair and aesthetics.
What makes us unique? Strong international branding, collaborative partnerships, a dynamic and constructive working environment, and genuine opportunities for growth. Every individual counts – with short decision-making paths and the freedom to actively shape innovation. With around 140 employees, we combine the agility of a mid-sized company with global impact. We make the invisible visible – to sharpen diagnoses, support therapies, and strengthen trust.
