Technical Lead (m/f/x) - Berlin
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To support our mission, we’re looking for a Technical Lead (m/f/x) to take full ownership of our mobile, web and backend applications, drive architectural decisions, and lead delivery efforts across teams. In this role you will collaborate directly with the CTPO, the Product team, the Operations team, and external partners. You’ll play a key role in aligning system architecture with business goals and creating scalable, resilient solutions. This is a unique opportunity to leave your mark on a meaningful product while mentoring a highly skilled team.
Your Mission
Take full technical ownership of a modern, multi-platform architecture, including:
Web Applications: Webshop, Customer Portal, Backoffice (Angular + Kotlin/Java + AWS Lambda)
Smartwatch: WearOS / Android
Lead and mentor a cross-functional engineering team (backend, frontend, mobile, DevOps)
Provide architectural guidance, technical mentorship, code reviews, and support best practices
Develop and maintain scalable systems and software architecture with a focus on fault tolerance and performance
Drive the design and implementation of middleware solutions to orchestrate communication between internal services, CRMs, and third-party tools
Manage critical third‑party integrations, such as Salesforce and Chargebee, ensuring reliable and seamless operation
Stay hands‑on to drive implementation, remove blockers, set technical standards, and enable execution velocity
Translate business requirements into clear technical tickets, priorities, and delivery timelines
Collaborate closely with the CTPO, product managers, operations, and external partners
Act as a key interface between engineering and the broader business
Continuously improve code quality, development workflows, and infrastructure reliability
Own and maintain documentation for technical decisions, architectural patterns, and system integrations
Your Talent
6+ years of experience in software engineering, including 3+ years in a technical leadership role managing cross‑functional teams (6+ developers).
Proven success designing and scaling backend systems in cloud‑native environments such as AWS and GCP.
Deep expertise in Kotlin and Java, with extensive hands‑on development using Spring Boot.
Strong background in system design, microservice architecture, and scalable, distributed, event‑driven systems.
Solid understanding of middleware, asynchronous communication, and event‑driven patterns.
Skilled in building and managing complex integrations across third‑party APIs, internal services, and CRMs.
Experienced with PostgreSQL and key AWS services including Lambda, SQS, EventBridge, and API Gateway.
Proficient in DevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Terraform, and infrastructure‑as‑code.
Effective at translating complex business requirements into actionable technical strategies.
Strong track record in managing technical scope, setting engineering priorities, and aligning stakeholder expectations.
Familiar with frontend architecture and development workflows, especially with Angular.
Exposure to mobile development (Android/iOS) and cross‑platform fundamentals.
Nice to have: Initial experience with AI/ML‑powered platforms and intelligent applications.
Our Offer
Urban Sports Club membership for your fitness
Family & Friends Coupon for the Patronus watch
Up to 30 days of vacation (after starting with 26 in your first, and 28 days in your second year)
Annual Learning & Development budget for individual learning and growth
Clearly structured career framework for your next career step
360‑degree feedback sessions to support your continuous development
Exclusive corporate benefits for your advantage
Discounts at restaurants near the office
Freedom to choose your hardware (Macbook or Lenovo)
Mobility & Flexibility
Modern office in the vibrant district of Friedrichshain
Job Ticket for a stress‑free daily commute
Up to 2 days per week of working from home
Bike Leasing: Need a new ride? Easy – take advantage of our partnership with Mein Dienstrad
Regular company and team events strengthen our sense of community
Team spirit over elbow mentality – achieving more together
Contribute to developing a product that offers genuine societal value
Volunteering Day to give back to the community
Quarterly company brunches to connect and celebrate
See More About Us
We are patronus. We are more than just a provider of smart emergency watches. We are true visionaries. As a modern healthcare start-up from Berlin with strong investors behind us, we are determined to improve the everyday lives of elderly people around the world, to make it safer and more independent.
Sounds like the perfect job for you? We look forward to your application and to getting to know you!
At Patronus, we are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all our employees, regardless of ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability and abilities of any kind, physical appearance, social background, marital status, age, or religion (or lack thereof).
Even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet