Team Lead Software Engineering (m/f/x)

We guide modern marketers to confidently invest in earned media with the knowledge and expertise. Searchmetrics is the market‑leading provider of a software platform for online marketing, with a clear strategic focus on Search and Content marketing. Our company was founded in 2007 in Berlin and today continues to grow with a global team of more than 240 people from over 25 countries, working across Berlin, Silicon Valley, New York and London.

Job Description

Our development teams at Searchmetrics work independently and self‑organized using the Scrum methodology. All teams are cross‑functional, choosing their technologies and development process to ensure flexibility and autonomy. We operate with a “you build it, you run it” approach, meaning that every team is responsible for their services from planning to deployment and maintenance.

As a Team Lead you will be the disciplinary lead for your team, performing 1on1s, providing feedback and managing performance tasks. It is very important to guide and coach your team members through an in‑depth technical experience, as well as supporting your team with tasks such as code review and quality assurance.

• You will closely work with the Product Owner and our VP Engineering on issues of software development and team vision for strategic planning.
• You will help determine ongoing training and software needs for your team to ensure the efficient use of available technologies.
• You are a driver and facilitator for your team when it comes to review, improvement and implementation processes, best practices and new technologies.
• You ensure your team works with a high quality standard and adheres to procedures and processes.
• You negotiate internal career development, promotions and salary of your team members.
• In addition to your team lead role, you actively participate in software development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical experience as a software engineer, 5+ years experience managing a team of software developers.
• Proven experience as a successful team member, motivator and inspiring manager.
• Experience in Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban. Experience in large‑scale environments like LeSS or SAFe is a plus.
• Experience designing and developing high‑performance and distributed systems.
• Profound experience in Big Data technologies is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Visionary and pro‑active mindset, analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills, not only within your team, but also across other departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. German in addition is a plus.

Additional Information

We are offering an exciting and challenging opportunity in which creativity is very much appreciated. You will be involved in a high‑performance team and play a major role in the success of the company. Apart from an attractive earning potential, exceptional development opportunities and a vibrant environment, you can expect to be part of a dynamic and driven team.

• Very competitive salary with benefits and fantastic office premises in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin.
• As a part of the Searchmetrics family you will receive training and support to work effectively.
• A very experienced, motivated and dynamic team environment.
• Free fitness membership, internal sports courses and in‑house gym.
• Free coffee, fruits and drinks.
• Weekly company breakfast, monthly brown bag sessions and pizza days.
• Team and company events.
• We are a dog‑friendly company.