Manager Software Engineering dfm

Join us on our journey: To drive the smart and sustainable energy future, we are looking for a Manager Software Engineering (d / f / m) to oversee strategic tech initiatives from development through to successful implementation.

• Employment Type: Full-Time, indefinite term
• Salary Range: 115,000 - 135,000 per year gross depending on the seniority level
• Work Setup: Office-first

Your Responsibilities

• Set the technical vision and strategy for your team and oversee strategic initiatives from development to completion
• Coach and guide the professional and technical development of your team members
• Establish a culture of engineering excellence
• Assist and communicate with executives and leads in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation
• Review design and implement improvements to organizational structure, identify knowledge and skill gaps, and actively help address them
• Improve and create processes, and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized effectiveness, excellence, and speed of delivery
• Oversee daily operations through collaboration with senior management and department leaders
• Serve as a subject matter expert, handle inquiries, develop action plans, and assist with communication dissemination
• Work closely with recruiters and leadership to attract and hire high-potential candidates

Your Profile

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related tech field
• At least 5 years of experience in software development and 2 years of leadership experience, ideally in backend development and cloud platforms
• Extensive experience in leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams
• Proven ability to contribute to technical planning and design discussions
• Strong proficiency in backend development: Python, cloud (e.g., AWS), virtualization and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), Infrastructure as Code (e.g., CDK, Pulumi), workflow orchestration (e.g., Prefect, AWS Step Functions), observability tools (e.g., Loki, Prometheus, Tempo, Grafana)
• Experience in strategic technical cross-team coordination and leadership
• Ability to identify and track complex dependencies across multiple teams

Skills to Set You Apart

Additional skills and experiences that would be advantageous but are not mandatory.

This role may not be a fit for you if

• You haven't worked in a startup environment

At Flexa, we value diversity of backgrounds and experiences. You don't need all preferred qualifications to bring value to our team. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Compensation Package and Benefits

• Competitive salary, benefits, and options
• Annual professional development budget of 3,000 for coaching, training, books, etc.
• Company-subsidized sports facilities membership
• Monthly public transportation subsidy
• Meal vouchers for lunch/dinner on working days
• Work equipment: MacBook or Windows laptop, ergonomic workspace
• Regular team events: knowledge sessions, afterwork, sports, offsites, celebrations

A Short Note from Your Future Lead

Head of Software, Entrix & Flexa

Hi there! I'm Christian Buckl, and I bring extensive experience in autonomous driving and cloud-based systems. At Entrix & Flexa, we believe our success depends on our team. We foster a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where everyone can thrive. If you're passionate about pioneering solutions and eager to join a dynamic international team, explore our opportunities. Let's drive innovation together.

Thank you for considering a future with us. I look forward to working together to shape the future of technology.

Contact Information

Your contact person is Ekaterina Davydova

We look forward to receiving your application!

About us

Flexa, a joint venture between Enpal and Entrix, is dedicated to delivering a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) that offers significant energy cost savings and supports the transition to 100% renewable electricity.

We deliver complete residential energy systems, market participation, and customer savings, creating a fully electrified, energy-producing home environment.

Our solution integrates deeply with hardware and customer interfaces, controlling energy assets with high precision and transparency, maximizing flexibility and market returns.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Hospitality Experience, Go, Management Experience, React, Redux, Node.js, AWS, Mechanical Engineering, Team Management, Leadership Experience, Mentoring, Distributed Systems