Engineering Lead (f/m/d) Product

IONOS Group; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working model

Flexible working hours

Subsidized canteen

Employee events

Training and development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

IONOS Group is seeking a Software Engineering Team Lead to guide a team of engineers in Cologne focused on the Website Builder Application. The role emphasizes architectural direction, code quality, and driving innovation through AI. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a solid background in web technologies, coupled with expertise in AI tools.

Offering a hybrid working model and numerous benefits, this position promotes continuous development and a supportive office culture.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience leading software engineering teams of 15+ people.
• Proven track record of shipping high-quality web or SaaS products.
• Hands-on experience with AI and GenAI tools.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop a software engineering team of 15 engineers.
• Accountable for architectural direction and code quality.
• Drive AI first initiative and embed AI methods deeply.

Kenntnisse

Leadership of software engineering teams

Technical expertise in web technologies

Experience with AI and GenAI tools

Strong verbal and written German skills

Ability to build inclusive team culture

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• You lead and develop a software engineering team of approximately 15 engineers building our Website Builder Application – driving roadmap delivery, technical excellence and team performance.
• You are accountable for the architectural direction, code quality, reliability and continuous evolution of the Website Builder Application in close collaboration with Product Management and stakeholders.
• You educate, coach and grow your engineers, set clear goals and create an environment in which people do their best work and continuously develop.
• You drive our “AI first” initiative within your team and embed AI methods and tools deeply into daily engineering and product work.
• You design and run continuous learning, training and enablement formats so every team member builds AI fluency and applies it confidently in their day‑to‑day.
• You collaborate closely with Product Management, Design, other engineering teams and stakeholders to shape priorities, unblock delivery and create business impact.
• As a secondary responsibility, you act as the on‑site representative for our Cologne development office and take care of selected operational and organizational topics around office, culture and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience leading software engineering teams of 15+ people, ideally in web applications, SaaS or website builder products.
• Strong technical background in modern web technologies, distributed systems and agile delivery – credible and impactful with senior engineers.
• Proven track record of shipping high‑quality web or SaaS products at scale and continuously improving engineering practices, quality and velocity.
• Hands‑on experience with AI and GenAI tools and a clear vision for how AI changes engineering and product workflows.
• Strong people leadership skills: hiring, coaching, performance management and the ability to build a strong, inclusive team culture.
• Hands‑on mentality and ownership combined with the ability to balance technical depth with strategic thinking and clear prioritization.
• Strong verbal and written German skills (English is a big plus), and willingness to take on light operational site‑representative duties for the Cologne office.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model.
• Flexible working hours through trust‑based working hours.
• At some locations a subsidized canteen and various free drinks.
• Modern office space with very good transport connections.
• Various employee discounts for activities and products.
• Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops.
• Numerous training and development opportunities.
• Various health offers, such as sports and health courses.