Head of Development (w / m / d)

aedifion GmbH; Bonn; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative tech company in Bonn is seeking a Head of Development to lead a high-performing team focused on making buildings smarter and more sustainable. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in technical leadership and possess deep knowledge of software architecture. The role offers flexibility, competitive compensation, and a chance to make a real impact in reducing CO emissions.

Leistungen

30 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Dog-friendly office

Learning & Growth opportunities

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of experience leading and scaling technical teams.
• Deep knowledge of software and system architecture.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to inspire teams.

Aufgaben

• Drive the building and scaling of a high-performing development team.
• Ensure team delivers quickly and reliably.
• Collaborate with the CTO to develop a balanced roadmap.

Kenntnisse

Leadership Experience

Technical Expertise

Team Building

Soft Skills

Strategic Thinking

Strong English Skills

Tools

Python

Java

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

Salary

60.000 - 90.000 per year

Requirements

• Leadership Experience: At least 5 years of experience leading and scaling technical teams, ideally in dynamic and fast-growing tech environments.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of software and system architecture, scalability, and modern organizational approaches like domain-driven design and continuous delivery.
• Team Building: A proven ability to build strong teams, recruit top talent, and foster a culture of ownership and excellence.
• Soft Skills and Values: Excellent communication skills, the ability to inspire teams, and a knack for fostering trust and collaboration. With empathy and decisiveness, you drive innovation while keeping the big picture in focus.
• Strategic Thinking: A strong understanding of the interplay between organization, technology, and product, enabling you to develop sustainable, scalable solutions.
• Language Skills: Strong English skills are essential, as teams primarily communicate in English. Good German skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive the building and scaling of a high-performing development team as Head of Development (m / f / d). Create an environment where developers reach their full potential with clear structures, modern technologies, and a focus on technical excellence.
• Ensure the team delivers quickly and reliably without compromising on scalability, security, or quality.
• Recruit, develop, and inspire talent to create a sustainably growing organization by establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and processes.
• Collaborate with the CTO and the product and engineering teams to develop a roadmap that balances technical innovation with market-driven priorities.
• Build a strong, high-performing development team through targeted recruitment, mentoring, and fostering individual strengths.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and processes that enable sustainable growth while maintaining agility to respond to challenges.
• Foster independent, self-organized teams that efficiently deliver end-to-end solutions with full ownership.
• Implement standards and best practices to ensure quality, scalability, and reusability.
• Develop a clear roadmap that balances short-term features with long-term technical initiatives.
• Technologies: AI, AWS, Azure, CI / CD, Cloud, CTO, Cypress, Docker, FastAPI, Flask, GitLab, Grafana, IoT, Support, Java, Kafka, Kubernetes, Mobile, MQTT, PostgreSQL, Prometheus, Python, REST, Security, TypeScript, microservices, pytest

More : About us

At aedifion you will actively shape the future of energy-efficient building operations. The mission is to make existing buildings smarter, more sustainable, and easier to manage making a real contribution to CO reduction. Join an innovative tech company that uses cutting-edge technologies like IoT, AI, and cloud solutions, and benefit from an open, diverse, and team-oriented culture with nearly 90 colleagues from 12 different nations.

Benefits

• Make an Impact: Your work helps reduce CO emissions and makes buildings more sustainable and energy-efficient.
• Mobile Work: Enjoy flexible hours, a short core working time, and the freedom to work from a modern office in Cologne, remotely across Germany, or up to 10 days per year from within the EU.
• Long-Term Opportunity: Receive a permanent employment contract after your probation period.
• Feel-Good Perks: Benefit from 30 vacation days, fresh organic fruit, regional coffee, free drinks, and a monthly team breakfast.
• Learning & Growth: Access tailored training and development opportunities to support your career path.
• Tech Stack: Choose between Microsoft or Apple equipment plus high-quality noise-cancelling headphones.
• Mobility Package: Choose between a Deutschlandticket or a JobRad for commuting or private use.
• Future Planning: Enjoy contributions to capital-forming benefits or company pension schemes.
• #teamaedifion: Experience regular team events, flat hierarchies, active knowledge sharing, and a collaborative atmosphere.
• Dog-Friendly Office: Your dog is welcome at the office.

Culture and Tech

Aedifion fosters an open and inclusive culture where all employees, regardless of origin, gender, age, abilities, or orientation, can thrive. Flexibility and openness are core values, allowing everyone to work with joy and authenticity. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our tech stack includes:

• Programming Languages: Python, Go, Java, Typescript
• Python Frameworks: FastAPI, Flask
• Cloud Environments: AWS, Azure
• Databases: PostgreSQL, InfluxDB
• CI / CD Tools: GitLab CI / CD, Sonarqube
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
• Monitoring & Logging: Grafana, Prometheus, VictoriaMetrics
• Architecture: Microservices, Event-driven Architecture, REST APIs
• Testing: Pytest, Cypress, vitest, testify

Messaging : Apache Kafka, AMQP, MQTT

This foundation enables the processing of billions of building data points, real-time control, and significant CO emission reductions.

Last updated 39 week of 2025