Head of EngineeringLocation: Munich, 3 days a week on site, 2 days a week wfh
Salary: €90,000 - €100,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you passionate about leading engineering teams, driving innovation, and shaping the future of technology in a fast-growing SaaS environment?
5V Tech is working with a trusted partner, a leading software company located in Munich.
They are searching for an experienced and hands-on Lead/Senior Engineer to join their forward-thinking company as their new Head of Engineering.
Join a dynamic team on a mission to revolutionize a traditionally manual industry with a fully digital, cloud-based SaaS platform.
You will be working alongside a talented, international team to scale the technology and the business.
What You'll DoLead and Scale the Team: Manage and grow a high-performing engineering team across multiple locations, fostering collaboration and innovation.Drive Product Development: Ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software aligned with the product roadmap.Optimize Processes: Implement and refine development processes to ensure efficiency and scalability.Champion Technology: Advocate for and evangelize the current tech stack, while bringing creative ideas for future architectures and tools.Ensure Robustness: Oversee the security, scalability, and performance of the platform to support rapid growth.Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with product, design, and other stakeholders to align technical efforts with business goals.What You'll BringTechnical Expertise: Proven hands-on experience with modern cloud-based SaaS technologies, including:Java/Spring Boot (essential)AWS, Kubernetes, and PostgresReact for front-end developmentDevOps practices using Terraform and GrafanaLeadership Experience: A track record of building, mentoring, and inspiring engineering teams.Problem-Solving Mindset: Capable of stepping in during challenging situations and guiding the team through growth and technical complexity.Communication Skills: Ability to clearly articulate technical vision and strategy to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strategic and Hands-On: Balances big-picture thinking with the ability to dive into technical details when needed.Why This Role?Be part of a high-growth SaaS scale-up making a significant impact in its industry.Work with a talented, diverse, and agile team in a hybrid work model.Enjoy the opportunity to shape the technology and processes of a cutting-edge platform.Join a supportive culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.
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