Engineering Manager/Lead Developer for Engineering (all genders)

Nect; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working environment

Health benefits

Catering support

Team spirit events

Zusammenfassung

Nect in Hamburg is seeking an Engineering Manager/Lead Developer to lead high-performing engineering teams. You will manage the entire product lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product and Machine Learning. Ideal candidates have over 2 years of leadership experience, strong technical skills in languages like Java or Python, and effective communication abilities. Nect offers a flexible working environment, health benefits, and a modern office in a prime location.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of leadership experience with a focus on team empowerment.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.
• Proven ability to give constructive feedback.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Drive product delivery lifecycle ensuring quality releases.
• Collaborate with product and machine learning teams.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Technical background in software development

People management

Agile methodologies

Communication

Customer-centric thinking

Tools

Java

Go

JavaScript

Swift

Kotlin

Python

Jobbeschreibung

Engineering Manager/Lead Developer for Engineering (all genders)

At Nect, we make digitalization tangible and secure. We develop AI- and biometrics-based trust services, including digital identity and signature solutions. Sounds technical? It is — but, more importantly, it’s exciting. Our technologies help public authorities and businesses prepare for the digital future. We are driven by our desire to demonstrate the simplicity and security of digital solutions while creating new opportunities for all. Are you ready to help shape the digital world of tomorrow with us?

About the Role

Nect has the most innovative and advanced ident (and more) product in the industry. We uniquely combine technology, security, and compliance behind an easily accessible user experience.

Work with these talented people as a leader and add innovative, status‑quo‑changing solutions for our users and customers!

The Engineering Manager is responsible for the delivery of a cross‑functional engineering team. Together with Product Management you and your team decisively influence the value for our customers and the quality of our products. You will also be the peer of our machine learning team leadership and closely collaborate with this area.

Your responsibilities include team leadership, finding innovative and efficient technical solutions, and influencing the technical strategy. You create the environment for the engineering teams so they can perform at their highest level and contribute to the ever‑increasing customer value of our products efficiently and effectively.

You are responsible for:

• Lead and develop a high‑performing engineering team with a strong focus on enablement, feedback culture, and continuous growth
• Drive delivery across the full product lifecycle, ensuring timely releases of high‑quality, customer‑facing applications
• Collaborate closely with Product, Machine Learning, and Infrastructure teams to deliver real value to users and customers
• Manage team performance through regular 1:1s, structured performance reviews, and clear goal setting
• Foster agile ways of working (e.g., Scrum) and continuously improve delivery processes and efficiency
• Contribute to technical direction, including architecture improvements, scalability, and managing technical debt
• Communicate clearly and proactively with stakeholders, ensuring transparency on progress, risks, and outcomes
• Support hiring and team growth, identifying and nurturing talent within the organization

You bring with you:

• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role, with a strong focus on empowering and enabling teams
• Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to give constructive feedback and build trust through empathy
• Strong people management experience, including 1:1s and performance management; budget responsibility is a plus
• Solid technical background (hands‑on experience) in at least one of the following: Java, Go, JavaScript, Swift, Kotlin, or Python
• Proven experience in agile development environments and delivery management of digital products
• Pragmatic, solution‑oriented mindset with the ability to balance speed and technical quality
• Strong customer‑centric thinking and understanding of how to deliver user value through engineering teams
• Fluent in English (must‑have); German is a plus

What we offer you:

• Flexible working and a modern working environment
• Scale‑up culture with security and vision: digital, innovative, ambitious
• Flat hierarchies and quick decisions: real scope for your ideas
• Personal development: in a growing tech company with a future
• Modern office in Hamburg: central location between the Elbe and Alster rivers with a pleasant working atmosphere
• Health benefits: company health insurance package
• Team spirit: regular events and exchanges in a motivated environment
• Catering support: subsidy for your daily meals/snacks

Ready to help shape digital identity in Europe?

Then apply now — we look forward to hearing from you!