Head of Engineering (f/m/d) - SaaS | Team Building | Scaling

Kooku Recruiting GmbH; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a fast-growing SaaS company as Head of Engineering, leading a diverse team and shaping the organization. This remote role within Germany requires proven leadership in dynamic environments, focusing on technology with societal impact. Work closely with the CTO to drive digital transformation in the real estate and energy sectors.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years leadership experience in tech environments, especially SaaS.
• Strong technical background with focus on scaling engineering teams.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Build and lead a high-performing engineering team.
• Collaborate with CTO on technical roadmap and organizational design.
• Ensure delivery capability and technical excellence.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Technical Expertise

Tools

Python

Go

React

Django

Kubernetes

AWS

CI/CD

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Engineering (f/m/d) – SaaS | Team Building | Scaling

Remote within Germany

A fast-growing SaaS company in the real estate and energy sector is looking for an experienced engineering leader to take ownership of building and scaling the engineering function. As Head of Engineering, you’ll play a key role in shaping the technical organization and driving the digital transformation of an entire industry.

What you’ll do

• Build and develop a high-performing, diverse, and motivated engineering team
• Define clear responsibilities, processes, and engineering standards
• Lead with a focus on self-organization, delivery capability, and technical excellence
• Collaborate closely with the CTO and product teams to shape a scalable and future-proof roadmap
• Help shape the broader organization – including roles, leadership structures, and agile team formats
• Work closely with the CTO and leadership team to define principles and structures for a scalable tech organization – with strategic influence and room to shape leadership models

What you bring

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in dynamic tech environments (SaaS, cloud, continuous delivery, DDD)
• Strong technical expertise combined with strategic thinking
• Proven track record in scaling engineering teams and developing modern technical organizations
• A clear, people-centric leadership style focused on ownership and collaboration
• Fluency in English (our engineering team works in English); German is a plus

Why this role?

• You’ll join a highly motivated leadership team in a fast-scaling company
• You’ll help build technology that has a real societal impact
• You’ll have the freedom to shape, improve, and make things happen
• Fully remote work within Germany

The tech environment

• Tech stack includes: Python, Go, React, Django, Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD
• Current team size: 12 engineers across frontend, backend, DevOps, and data
• Work methodology: Kanban, cross-functional product teams in development

Interested?

If you’re ready to take ownership in a high-impact tech leadership role, we look forward to your application. All applications are handled confidentially.

We especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in tech – regardless of gender, background, age, or identity. And if you don’t meet every single requirement but feel this role could be right for you: we’d still like to hear from you.

Apply directly or get in touch for more information.

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