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In this role you will combine hands-on technical leadership with people leadership, driving the design, development and continuous improvement of modern applications that create value across KONE. You will also be responsible for driving CI projects, Lean Six Sigma Projects and Innovation programs in the department.\nYou will be the technical anchor of the team - setting coding standards, resolving complex technical and performance issues, and making sure our solutions are scalable, secure and maintainable. We are looking for someone with strong knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform and practical experience applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in development projects, who can guide the team in adopting these technologies effectively.\nThis role will report to the GEC Development Portfolio Lead.\nRequirements for the candidate:\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Mechanical, EEE, Information Technology or a related field).\n8+ years of work experience in Engineering, including 2+ years in a technical lead or development management role.\nProven experience leading, mentoring and growing a team of developers in an agile environment.\nStrong knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse and Power Platform connectors).\nHands-on experience applying AI in development projects - for example generative AI, Copilot / AI-assisted coding, machine learning services or intelligent automation.\nSolid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, APIs and integration, and cloud platforms (preferably Microsoft Azure).\nProficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g. C#/.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python) and familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices.\nExperience owning the full software development lifecycle, including performance tuning, security and technical documentation.\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve complex technical and performance issues.\nExcellent communication skills in both spoken and written English, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.\nKey responsibilities:\nLead, coach and develop a team of software developers, setting clear goals and supporting their technical and professional growth.\nOwn the technical architecture of the solutions, making key design decisions and ensuring they are scalable, secure, performant and maintainable.\nTake an active, hands-on role in coding, code reviews and establishing and enforcing coding standards and best practices.\nIdentify, troubleshoot and resolve technical and performance issues across applications and environments.\nDrive the adoption of the Power Platform and AI-based approaches to accelerate delivery and improve solution quality.\nCreate and maintain clear technical documentation, including architecture, design and operational guides.\nPlan and manage the delivery of development work, balancing scope, quality and timelines in close collaboration with stakeholders.\nCollaborate with product owners, architects, business stakeholders and other teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.\nEnsure solutions follow KONE security, data and compliance standards throughout the development lifecycle.\nPromote continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing within the team and across the wider organization.\nQualities we are looking for:\nA hands-on technical leader who leads by example and stays close to the code.\nStrong ownership and accountability, with a focus on quality and long-term maintainability.\nA collaborative mindset and the ability to build trust within the team and with stakeholders.\nCuriosity and a passion for learning, especially around emerging technologies such as AI and low-code platforms.\nA structured, pragmatic problem-solver who stays calm under pressure.\nA coaching and mentoring attitude that helps others grow.\nKey performance measures:\nOn-time delivery of development commitments.\nSoftware quality, measured by production defects.\nApplication performance and reliability (availability and mean time to resolve incidents).\nEffective adoption of the Power Platform and AI in development, with measurable gains in delivery speed or efficiency.\nCompleteness of technical documentation and compliance with KONE security, data and coding standards.\nundefined\nIf you see that you have the experience and qualities to be successful in this role, please submit your application with your CV.\nWhat we offer\nAs KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, this is a key role and a great opportunity to build the future cities through improving how people live, work and play in the cities and to help us continue innovating and making magic happen also in the future.\nYou will be working with highly dynamic teams significantly investing time and effort on how we develop services and solutions. You get a chance to work with and participate in further developing products that are used by billions of users in daily basis. Products that are widely recognized by their quality and innovation.\nNow you have a great opportunity to join a team of skilled colleagues, work in a global environment, and being part of our journey which supports our new strategy!\nAt KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.\nAt KONE, we believe in fair and competitive pay that recognizes performance and supports employee engagement. Our approach covers a comprehensive total rewards package, including both financial and non-financial benefits. 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