Software Engineering Manager

Job Title : Interim Engineering Manager (Remote, Germany-based Client)

Location : Remote (Germany-based working hours)

Contract Type : Freelance / Interim

Duration : 6 to 12 months rolling

About the Role

We are supporting a consulting client in Germany looking for an experienced Interim Engineering Manager to lead and scale a newly forming engineering team.

This is a fully remote role with a strong emphasis on people leadership, client communication, and team scaling — ideal for someone with a solid technical foundation and current experience working in small to medium-sized consulting environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a cross-functional team of Backend, Frontend, Mobile, and QA engineers
• Own the recruitment process including interviews, selection, and onboarding
• Serve as the primary technical and delivery interface with the end client
• Collaborate with technical leads to shape architecture and delivery roadmaps

Requirements

• Proven track record as an Engineering Manager or Team Lead, particularly within consulting environments
• Recent experience working for small to medium-sized consulting companies
• Active consulting background with direct client engagement
• Strong technical foundation (software development, architecture, or DevOps)
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Comfortable working fully remote and managing distributed teams
• Fluent in English; German is a plus

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with modern web / backend / mobile technologies
• Familiarity with agile delivery, consulting best practices, and client-facing delivery models
• Experience leading teams in greenfield or startup-style environments