Director of Agile Software Development (m/f/d)

Evident Scientific; Münster; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Agile Software Development to lead their software teams in Münster. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the integration of AI into development processes and ensure compliance with regulations while promoting Agile practices. You will collaborate with international R&D stakeholders to enhance workflows and drive innovation in healthcare solutions. This position offers a dynamic environment with flexible working hours, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in medical technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 days of holiday

13 salaries per year

Regular training courses

Extensive company pension scheme

Job bike

Preventive healthcare

Free beverages & fresh fruit

Joint company events

International working environment

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of software development experience required.
• 5+ years of experience leading development teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage local software and test teams.
• Champion Agile practices and drive organizational transformation.

Kenntnisse

Agile Frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban)

Software Development

Team Leadership

AI Integration

Fluent English

Ausbildung

Advanced Degree in Computer Science or Informatics

Tools

Microsoft Development Environments

Jobbeschreibung

Evident Technology Center Europe GmbH (ETCE), based in Münster, Germany, has been developing and producing intelligent software and hardware solutions for microscopy as a global "Center of Excellence" for over 35 years. Originally, ETCE was part of Olympus Corporation. Olympus spun off the business unit in April 2022 and transferred the business activities of its Scientific Solutions division to the newly founded, independent company Evident.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Evident employs around 4,500 people at a total of 57 locations worldwide, where it develops, produces and distributes Olympus brand products and is constantly expanding its product portfolio. Evident offers a wide range of microscopy systems for clinical diagnostics, life science research and industrial applications. In addition, Evident develops and produces videoscopes, products for non-destructive material testing and devices for X-ray fluorescence analysis.

At Evident, we empower professionals in the medical and life science fields with advanced imaging and diagnostic solutions. As Director (m/f/d) of Agile Software Development, you will lead and develop our local software teams in Münster, working closely with global R&D centers – especially in Tokyo – to deliver secure, innovative, and regulatory-compliant solutions that make a real difference in healthcare.

Aufgaben

1. Lead and manage local software and test teams, ensuring best-in-class development and documentation.
2. Champion Agile practices across teams and drive the organizational transformation.
3. Oversee integration of AI into development processes.
4. Coordinate with international R&D stakeholders on complex medical software projects.
5. Improve development workflows with focus on compliance, security, and continuous delivery.
6. Promote safety and sustainability awareness in your department.

Qualifikation

1. Advanced degree in Computer Science, Informatics, or similar
2. 10+ years of software development experience
3. 5+ years leading development teams
4. Expert in Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban)
5. Strong coach and mentor with a focus on team development
6. Fluent in English (negotiation level); Japanese is a plus
7. Willing to work on-site in Münster at least 2-3 days/week
8. Open to travel to the US and Japan 1–2 times per quarter

Bonus points for:

• Experience with Microsoft development environments
• Experience in medical device software (EU MDR, FDA)

Benefits

• Flexible working hours, incl. mobile work
• 30 days of holiday time each year
• 13 salaries a year
• Regular training courses
• Extensive company pension scheme
• Job bike
• Preventive healthcare, free beverages & fresh fruit and vegetables daily
• Joint company events and activities
• Interesting, diversified field of activity in an international working environment

Evident Europe GmbH is an equal opportunities employer and we look forward to receiving your application.