Linux Development Lead — Cloud/Server, Team & Roadmap

IGEL Technology; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IGEL Technology in Augsburg, Germany, seeks a senior engineering leader to guide an existing development team and drive Linux-based software initiatives. You will shape the architecture, oversee delivery, and coordinate with product management and other departments to align roadmaps.

The role emphasizes mentorship, strategic planning, and hands-on leadership in a cloud/server computing environment, with opportunities to implement new ideas and optimize processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, mathematics or electrical engineering preferred, or relevant professional experience with qualified technical training.
• At least 5 years of experience in software development with Linux and one year leadership responsibility.
• Advanced knowledge of the structure and function of Linux-based systems.
• Able to grasp complex interrelations.
• Works closely with senior managers and directors on departmental issues. Wide latitude for decision-making.
• Good interdisciplinary communication skills.
• Ideally has experience in leading a team and projects.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive team culture through transparent communication, coaching and employee performance reviews.
• Take over the technical leadership and further development of the team.
• Plan and coordinate further training measures.
• Help structure the software development process and have the opportunity to implement own ideas in the area of responsibility.
• Implementation of software projects (maintenance, further development and technological renewal) in the Cloud/Server Based Computing environment (Citrix, VMware, Microsoft AVD/RDP, Browser, etc.).
• Coordination of the roadmap with the product management team and communication with other departments (QA, documentation, presales, support, etc.).
• Control the support ticket processing.
• Technical and supervisory responsibility for an existing development team.
• Responsible for products or product areas and for driving further development and maintenance (redesign, refactoring's).
• Responsibility for projects and technologies.

Skills

Linux

Leadership

Team management

Interdisciplinary communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, mathematics or electrical engineering

Job description

IGEL Technology in Augsburg, Germany, seeks a senior engineering leader to guide an existing development team and drive Linux-based software initiatives. You will shape the architecture, oversee delivery, and coordinate with product management and other departments to align roadmaps.

The role emphasizes mentorship, strategic planning, and hands-on leadership in a cloud/server computing environment, with opportunities to implement new ideas and optimize processes.