Lead Frontend Engineering | Hybrid Growth & Impact

DEPT®; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health contributions and multisport programme

Training and development opportunities

Global annual DEPT® Cares Month to support local charities

Job summary

A leading digital agency seeks a Head of Engineering to lead a high-performance frontend team in Zürich. This key position requires over 10 years of software development experience and strong leadership skills to manage and mentor engineers. Responsibilities include fostering team culture, overseeing operational metrics, and ensuring high-quality delivery. Perfect for an empathetic leader fluent in German and English. Attractive hybrid work policy and diverse work environment offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• 3-5+ years in direct line management in an agency or product-oriented environment.
• Deep understanding of the modern frontend ecosystem.
• Strong operational and strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of frontend engineers.
• Manage career development through regular feedback.
• Oversee department's operational performance and key metrics.
• Define and maintain best practices for frontend engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Frontend development

Team management

Kommunication skills

Fluent in German and English

Tools

React

Next.js

Vue

TypeScript

Job description

A leading digital agency seeks a Head of Engineering to lead a high-performance frontend team in Zürich. This key position requires over 10 years of software development experience and strong leadership skills to manage and mentor engineers. Responsibilities include fostering team culture, overseeing operational metrics, and ensuring high-quality delivery. Perfect for an empathetic leader fluent in German and English. Attractive hybrid work policy and diverse work environment offered.