Head of Engineering

DigiTech Search; München; Hybrid; EUR 100.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DigiTech Search in Munich seeks an experienced engineering leader to oversee an engineering department of 20+ engineers across multiple teams. You will coach team leads, align with the CTO and Director of Engineering, and drive performance while guiding architecture, security, and agile practices.

Fluent English is required, German is a bonus. The role offers hybrid/remote work options (2 days per week) and a salary in the range of 100,000–120,000 EUR depending on experience.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of engineering leadership experience in digital environments.
• Expert Java backend development knowledge.
• Proven ability to shape software engineering departments at culture, practice, and process levels.
• Experience establishing architecture, quality, and security processes.
• Strong understanding of Agile Scaling Frameworks.
• Fluent English; German is a bonus.

Aufgaben

• Oversee an engineering department of 20+ people and coach team leads.
• Collaborate with Director of Engineering and CTO to allocate resources and improve performance across cross-functional teams.
• Ensure secure operation and further development of the platform/online shop.
• Drive transparency across cross-functional stakeholders.
• Define and improve software engineering team setups and agile team structures.
• Develop technical roadmaps and support the technology strategy.

Kenntnisse

Backend Java

People leadership

Agile scaling

English (Fluent)

German language bonus

Jobbeschreibung

I'm currently working on behalf of a leading marketplace e-commerce business offering over 10m products globally.

At the moment, we are looking for top performers to lead an engineering department (20 people, x3 teams). Ideally, people who are experienced in web platforms (ideally some form of a marketplace or eCommerce)

The main responsibilities would be:

• Overseeing an engineering department of 20+ people and being responsible for coaching & mentoring technical team leads.
• Work closely with the Director of Engineering and CTO to oversee the optimal use of resources across cross-functional teams, monitor & improve performance & set best-practice definitions.
• Responsible for the secure operation and further development of the platform / online shop
• Collaborate with other stakeholders across various business units to drive transparency.

You will have a significant impact on the business by defining and improving the existing and future software engineering team and agile team setups. Inspiring the team to grow more self-organised, setting up technical roadmaps and supporting the Director of Engineering in developing the technology strategy.

The basic requirements are as follows:

• Strong track record of people leadership & coaching qualities in an agile and digital environment - ideally, larger engineering teams 20+
• Know how to shape a software engineering department on the cultural, practice and process level.
• Strong Engineering Background, with 8+ years of experience. It is critical that you have previous expert-level knowledge of the backend with Java.
• Strong practical experience in establishing Architecture, Quality & Security processes
• Deep understanding of Agile Scaling Frameworks
• Fluent English. German would be a bonus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced & ever-growing environment
• Permanent employment basis, full-time in Munich, with Hybrid/Remote options 2 days per week
• Salary Range - 100,000 - 120,000 EUR (depending on experience) and further benefits

This is an exceptional opportunity as we offer an impressive workspace and use some of the latest technologies. Conference budget, time for learning and the ability to make an impact and help build upon the team for the business.

Applications from the EU only will be considered.