Lead Developer (m/f/d) for AI-Powered Software Development - with salary details

Covestro AG; Leverkusen; Hybrid; EUR 104.000 - 128.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading chemical industry firm in Leverkusen is seeking an experienced Lead Developer to spearhead their AI-powered software development. The ideal candidate will lead a diverse team, establish development standards, and pioneer innovations that enhance application quality and speed. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from €104,800 to €127,100 annually. Prior experience with AI tools and effective leadership in software delivery is essential.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Health promotion benefits

Long-term savings options

Qualifikationen

• Experience with AI tools in development workflows.
• Track record in software delivery leading international DevOps teams.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead and coach an international development team.
• Establish architecture guidelines for AI-powered development.
• Build robust QA processes and performance metrics.
• Drive adoption of AI innovations in software development.

Kenntnisse

Technical leadership

AI tools in development workflows

Modern programming languages (TypeScript/JavaScript)

Agile methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Ausbildung

University degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS IaC with CDK

Single Page Applications

Jobbeschreibung

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Lead Developer (m/f/d) for AI-Powered Software Development - with salary details

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Leverkusen time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id JR-2025-01265

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18.000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

Shape the Future of Software Development at Covestro

As a leading company in the chemical industry, Covestro is actively driving its digital transformation. We are looking for you as an experienced Lead Developer (m/f/d) to advance our AI-powered application development and reduce our dependency on external software vendors. You will build a development practice that improves the speed and quality of our business-critical applications through innovative AI tools.

In addition to our diverse benefits, you can expect an attractive starting salary between €104,800/year and €127,100/year plus a variable component for a full-time position. The starting salary is based on your qualifications and professional experience.

These exciting tasks await you:

• You lead and coach an international, cross-functional development team and inspire them to develop innovative software solutions

• With your expertise, you establish architecture guidelines and implementation standards for AI-powered development workflows

• You ensure consistent quality by building robust QA processes and meaningful performance metrics

• As a pioneer, you scale an AI coding practice across all areas of Covestro and implement state-of-the-art practices, tools, and methodologies

• In software development, you drive the adoption of innovations, using AI coding assistants, intelligent agents, and automation tools

• Through strategic collaboration with key stakeholders, you identify new opportunities for AI-powered development solutions

You will convince us with this profile:

• You have a university degree in computer science, software development, or a related field and bring practical experience with AI tools in development workflows as well as genuine interest in AI-powered programming

• Your technical leadership experience demonstrates a successful track record in software delivery, e.g., in leading international DevOps teams and establishing effective development practices

• Your technical expertise includes AWS IaC with CDK, Single Page Applications, and serverless backend components

• You are proficient in modern programming languages like TypeScript/JavaScript as well as contemporary development methods (Agile, DevOps)

• Your agile mindset is characterized by transparency and continuous improvement

• With excellent communication skills, you convey complex technical concepts in an understandable way

• You are fluent in English for successful collaboration in our international environment, German language skills are a plus

For initial questions, Chris Rziha ( [e-mail] ) is happy to help.

Please do not use this email address to send your application or resume. To apply, please click on the "Apply" button. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

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Perfection? Not required!

The requirements are not met 100%, but you are still interested in the position? Are you curious, courageous and colorful as we are? No problem!

We'll tackle this together - as a team! With proper onboarding and tailored development opportunities.

Apply now!

We look forward to receive your application! Become #1ofUs!

Anyone who wants to contribute to a better world with Covestro can also expect a lot.

We want you to feel at home at Covestro. To feel you’re treated fairly and transparently. That means financial security, a healthy work-life balance and generous benefits.

Specifically, it means for us: flexible working hours, the compatibility of family and work, active health promotion and the ability to convert part of your salary into long-term or retirement savings. And that's not all.

Sounds exciting? Find out more about Covestro and our benefits here:

https://www.career.covestro.de/de/about-covestro/covestro-as-an-employer/employee-benefits

Contact Us

www.covestro.com

Covestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

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