Head of Engineering - Upto 125K EUR

DigiTech Search; München; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DigiTech Search Ltd is seeking a Senior Engineering Leader to oversee a 20+ person department, coaching team leads and aligning with the CTO to optimize resources across cross-functional teams. The role focuses on secure operation and ongoing development of our marketplace platform in a fast-growing environment.

You will shape the engineering culture, establish architecture, quality, and security practices, and drive technical roadmaps. Fluent English is required; German is a bonus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software engineering or tech leadership.
• Proven track record leading 20+ engineers in agile settings.
• Hands-on Java experience preferred.
• Experience establishing architecture, quality, and security processes.
• Deep understanding of Agile scaling frameworks.
• Fluent English; German would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee an engineering department of 20+ people and coach team leads.
• Collaborate with Director of Engineering and CTO to optimize resources across cross-functional teams.
• Ensure secure operation and ongoing development of the platform.
• Drive transparency and alignment with stakeholders across business units.
• Define and improve the software engineering and agile team setups.
• Set technical roadmaps and support the technology strategy.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching

Agile

Java

Software architecture

Security practices

Agile scaling

English

German

Job description

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. Ideally having worked 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 - 125,000 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.