Technical Lead

We’re looking for a Technical Lead to join us at Telia.

Want to embark on a new engineering leadership career journey where you can make a real impact? I'm Monika Ažukaitė, and I'm searching for a curious individual like you, ready to leave a lasting mark. Join our Technology team, where your technology leadership skills will thrive, and together – let's make better happen!

What you’ll do:

Lead the technical direction of our Digital Services & Channels platform across engineering team. You’ll help team simplify complex systems, set strong engineering standards, and make AI a natural part of how we build software. We’re looking for someone with deep experience in complex backend systems, strong engineering judgement, and a track record of leading technical decisions across teams.

• Lead key technical decisions and help teams make pragmatic trade-offs.
• Set and embed engineering standards across teams: code quality, testing, security, observability and developer experience.
• Drive AI adoption in software development. Introduce AI-assisted coding, testing and code review, measure the impact, and scale what works.
• Explore where LLMs and AI agents can improve our products and customer journeys.
• Modernize existing systems step by step, reducing technical debt without big rewrites.
• Work with Product and Engineering Managers to balance technical sustainability with business priorities, and challenge priorities when needed.
• Lead design reviews and mentor engineers across teams.

What will help you thrive

• You’re an experienced engineer who enjoys shaping technical direction and raising the bar across teams.
• Strong background in designing and building backend systems.
• Solid knowledge of distributed systems and cloud-native architecture.
• Experience designing or evolving complex, large-scale systems.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code), and a clear view on how AI changes the way teams build software.
• The ability to explain complex topics simply and influence both engineers and business stakeholders.
• A pragmatic mindset that favors simple, maintainable solutions over complexity.

Most importantly, we’re looking for strong engineering judgement, curiosity, and the confidence to challenge complexity.

Join us to shape smarter living for people, businesses, and the planet

At Telia, we’re a team of 15 000 colleagues across the Nordics and Baltics, passionate about technology and connectivity. As a Top Employer and Sustainability Leader, we drive change with large-scale, impactful projects while building a sustainable, inclusive world.

Here, you can grow your skills, lead meaningful projects, and thrive in a supportive, diverse environment. Whether you’re taking your first step or your next, Telia is a place to grow, belong, and make a real impact.

What we offer

At Telia, we care about your well-being, growth, and sense of belonging:

• Additional health insurance and pension plans
• Workation: work from anywhere in the EU for up to 30 days per year
• Extra vacation days based on tenure (up to 5 additional days)
• Discounts on Telia services, including free home internet
• Partner offers and discounts (SPA, cafes, events)
• Telia Kids Club: summer camps for employees’ children
• Company-supported sports activities (yoga, basketball, running)
• Internal training, leadership programs and job shadowing to explore new roles

…and more.

Monthly salary range for this position - 5400-6900 Eur (gross) + annual performance bonuses. Although it may vary depending on your skills and experience.

Ready to make better happen?

If you’re selected for the next stage, you’ll be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Partner. Background and reference checks will be part of the process.

Want to know more about this role? Please reach out to Monika Ažukaitė at [email protected]

Equal opportunities

At Telia, we recognize talent by professional skills and growth potential. We champion diversity, ensuring every individual’s needs are met, regardless of disability, gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation, or social status. Together, we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment where your uniqueness is our strength.

Join us and let’s make better happen - together!

More about our culture: www.telia.lt/karjera