Senior Manager DC (f/m/d) Software Development

IONOS Group; Karlsruhe; Hybrid; EUR 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working model

Flexible working hours

Subsidized canteen

Excellent transport connections

Employee discounts

Employee events

Training and development opportunities

Health offers

Zusammenfassung

IONOS Group is seeking a seasoned technology leader in Karlsruhe to head a cross-disciplinary software and systems team. You will guide software development for data center and bare metal platforms, aligning with product owners and stakeholders.

You will oversee end-to-end delivery, ensure architectural integrity, and drive performance optimization while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Proficiency in Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and IaC is expected, with fluency in German and

Qualifikationen

• Educational background in CS, EE or equivalent qualifications.
• Several years in a leadership role within software development, ideally in data centers or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of modern software development methods (Agile, Scrum) and programming languages (Python, Ruby on Rails).
• Interest in AI trends and applying them to optimize processes and products.
• Good understanding of cloud architectures, virtualization, containers, and IaC concepts.
• Basic familiarity with network architecture and firewalls is desirable.
• Experience designing scalable, highly available software systems for data centers.
• Excellent German and English communication skills, written and spoken.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and ability to work in a dynamic team.

Aufgaben

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of software developers and system engineers.
• Shape the strategic direction for data center and bare metal software development.
• Oversee end-to-end software development life cycle from requirements to deployment and maintenance.
• Ensure technical quality and architecture of software solutions.
• Collaborate with data center operations and other teams for seamless integration.
• Analyze and optimize software performance for data centers.
• Identify and mitigate risks during implementation of new solutions.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Agile/Scrum

Python

Ruby on Rails

AI trends

Cloud architectures

Docker

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as code

German & English

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as code

Jobbeschreibung

At IONOS, you will collaborate with different teams as part of the leading European provider of cloud infrastructure, cloud services, and hosting services. We offer you a perspective in one of the most future-proof industries. We are characterized by open work structures, a first-name culture, and flat hierarchies with an unparalleled team spirit. We firmly believe that job and fun are compatible and provide the right environment for it. With constant growth, we are always looking for new colleagues. Become part of IONOS and let's grow together.

Tasks

• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, motivate, and develop a team of highly skilled software developers and system engineers. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Strategic Planning: Develop the strategic direction of data center & bare metal software development in collaboration with your product owners and other stakeholders. Identify and integrate new technologies and trends into our solutions.
• Project Management: Oversee the entire software development cycle from requirements analysis through design, implementation, testing to deployment and maintenance. Ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.
• Technical Excellence: Ensure the technical quality and architecture of our software solutions. Make informed decisions regarding design principles, coding standards, and best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with data center and bare metal operations and other relevant teams to ensure seamless integration and smooth operation of our data center applications.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize the performance of our software to continuously improve the efficiency and reliability of the data centers.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks of our applications and during the implementation or introduction of new solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or comparable qualification.
• Leadership Experience: Several years of experience in a leadership position in software development, ideally in a data center or similarly technically complex environment.
• Technical Expertise: Profound knowledge of modern software development methods (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and programming languages (e.g., Python, Ruby on Rails).
• AI Expertise: Strong affinity for current AI trends and their practical application to optimize business processes and create innovative products.
• Cloud and DC Technologies: Comprehensive understanding of cloud architectures, virtualization, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Network Knowledge: Basic understanding of network architecture and firewall configurations is desirable.
• Architecture Knowledge: Experience in designing scalable, highly available, and robust software systems for data centers.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented working style.
• Team Ability: Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model.
• Flexible working hours through trust-based working hours.
• At some locations a subsidized canteen and various free drinks.
• Modern office space with very good transport connections.
• Various employee discounts for activities and products.
• Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops.
• Numerous training and development opportunities.
• Various health offers, such as sports and health courses.