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Aufniity

Head of Software Engineering

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCologne, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A track record in engineering leadership, including disciplinary management of leaders such as technology/development leads or engineering managers, as well as direct management of individual contributors, and experience scaling high-performance teams.
  • At least 8 years of software development experience, with knowledge of modern architectures, agile practices, and highly scalable systems.
  • Strong knowledge of the JavaScript and Node.js ecosystem, with hands-on experience, and in-depth experience with Nginx, Redis, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices.
  • A combination of a strong mentoring focus and pragmatic execution capability in technical and strategic settings.
  • Demonstrated success establishing and enforcing high technical standards and strategically reducing technical debt.
  • Fluent German and strong communication skills at the interface between technology and executive management, as well as a startup mindset focused on fast execution and sustainable return on investment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the lead developers of three of the four product teams, including conducting one-on-ones, setting objectives, carrying out performance reviews, and managing escalations; directly manage individual contributors in another product stream.
  • Establish clear career growth paths from junior to senior and create mentoring and development programs for developers.
  • Support teams with architecture, technical alignment close to the technology stack, and the future development of modern microservice landscapes.
  • Shape future-oriented technology visions and impact decisions in strategic discussions with the CPTO and founder.
  • Coordinate closely with the Head of Test QA and stream directors to support integrated, agile delivery processes.
  • Define and drive state-of-the-art quality standards and strategically reduce technical debt.
  • Build a highly qualified team in collaboration with the C-level.

About the Company

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Cologne, Germany
Founded
2018

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