Head of Engineering (f/m/d)

Verwaltungssprung; Berlin; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Above-average salary

ThinkTank Campus Berlin-Wannsee

Free snacks & beverages

Flat hierarchies

Mentor program

Global team culture

Zusammenfassung

Verwaltungssprung, a Berlin-based GovTech company, seeks a Head of Engineering to lead the technical strategy and software delivery for its growing platform. You will guide multiple interdisciplinary teams and partner with Product, AI, Governance, and exec leadership to advance scalable, secure digital public services.

The role emphasizes building engineering excellence, scalable architectures, and high-performing teams in a fast-scaling startup environment, with emphasis on agile practices and

Qualifikationen

• Requires degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Several years of software engineering leadership, preferably in SaaS/ GovTech.
• Strong background in modern software architectures, cloud technologies, and scalable app development.
• Experience leading and growing high-performing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teams.
• Fluent English; German is a strong plus.

Aufgaben

• Define and drive the overall engineering strategy aligned with company and product goals.
• Lead, mentor, and grow interdisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-scaling startup environment.
• Establish scalable software architecture, development standards, and engineering best practices.
• Oversee software delivery processes to ensure high-quality, secure product development.
• Collaborate with Product, AI, Governance, and Operations to align tech with business needs.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of engineering talent.
• Drive agile processes, technical planning, and delivery optimization.
• Ensure platform scalability, reliability, security, and operational excellence.
• Contribute to strategic technology decisions, infrastructure planning, and long-term evolution.
• Foster a strong engineering culture focused on collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Engineering leadership

Cloud architectures

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Team building

Strategic thinking

Hands-on leadership

Communication

SaaS/GovTech experience

English fluency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Verwaltungssprung is a Berlin-based GovTech company developing AI-powered software solutions to simplify and digitize administrative processes. Our platform enables citizens and public institutions to access secure, user-friendly, and fully digital public services.

To support the growth of our organization, we are looking for a Head of Engineering (f/m/d) who combines strong technical leadership with a passion for building scalable digital platforms and high-performing engineering teams.

In this role, you will lead the technical strategy, engineering organization, and software delivery processes of our growing GovTech platform. Working closely with Product, AI, Governance, and executive leadership, you will help shape the technical foundation of next-generation digital public services while driving engineering excellence, scalability, and innovation.

Tasks

• Define and drive the overall engineering strategy aligned with company and product goals
• Lead, mentor, and grow interdisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-scaling startup environment
• Establish scalable software architecture, development standards, and engineering best practices
• Oversee software delivery processes and ensure high-quality, secure, and maintainable product development
• Collaborate closely with Product, AI, Governance, and Operations teams to align technical implementation with business and user needs
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of engineering talent across the organization
• Drive agile engineering processes, technical planning, and delivery optimization
• Ensure platform scalability, system reliability, security, and operational excellence
• Contribute to strategic technology decisions, infrastructure planning, and long-term platform evolution
• Foster a strong engineering culture focused on collaboration, ownership, continuous improvement, and innovation

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• Several years of experience in software engineering leadership roles, ideally within SaaS, platform, AI, or GovTech environments
• Strong technical background in modern software architectures, cloud technologies, and scalable application development
• Experience leading and growing high-performing engineering teams
• Strong understanding of agile software delivery and engineering operations
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical leadership
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Experience working in fast-paced and evolving startup or scale-up environments
• Interest in AI-driven products, digital public services, and large-scale digital transformation
• Fluent English skills; German is a strong plus

Benefits

• Attractive above-average compensation package
• Centrally located offices with access to the unique ThinkTank Campus in Berlin-Wannsee
• Comfortable travel policy as well as free snacks and beverages in our offices
• Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making, and room for your own ideas
• International team spirit with recognition of both collective and individual successes
• Early responsibility and strategic influence from day one
• Structured onboarding with a buddy and experienced mentor
• Continuous training programs and regular development discussions