Technical Engineering Lead (w/m/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Short Description

Do you want to do more than just develop systems—and actually shape the technical direction? As a Technical Lead Engineer, you’ll actively drive the future of our software and data solutions in our Smart Data Area, enjoying a high level of ownership, creative freedom, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Work location: Flexible – work remotely across Germany or from one of our locations in Germany.

Your mission

Ownership of the technical vision and architecture for complex software and data solutions
Driving architectural decisions with a strong focus on scalability and long‑term sustainability
Ensuring a maintainable codebase and actively reducing technical debt
Providing technical leadership and mentoring within the engineering team
Establishing best practices and conducting code reviews to maintain high quality standards
Coordinating stable and efficient data processing under continuous monitoring
Overseeing the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment
Close collaboration with product management, project teams, and other stakeholders
Analyzing and resolving complex technical challenges to ensure system stability
Keeping up with emerging technologies and continuously evolving the system landscape

Your profile

Several years of experience in software development (min. 5 years), including at least 2 years in a technical leadership role
Strong expertise in software architecture and data processing
Experience with technologies such as Perl, Python, Linux/Unix, databases (MariaDB, MSSQL), and frontend frameworks like Angular
Familiarity with modern development tools and processes (Git, CI/CD, Azure DevOps) as well as cloud and container technologies (AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes)
Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS or Azure) are a plus
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent communication skills and cross‑functional collaboration mindset
High level of ownership, structured working style, and result orientation
Fluent in German and English