Head of Engineering (m/w/d)

You want to bring technology and people together and actively shape change as Head of Engineering? You excite customers with strong solutions around E-Mail-Security, Compliance, and Cybersecurity, and build long-term relationships?
Then this position could be exactly the right challenge for you.

Our client develops software solutions for secure digital communication since over 30 years and counts among the leading providers in the German-speaking area. Among our clients are numerous banks, insurance companies, municipal data centers, as well as companies and organizations from the public sector that rely daily on highest security and compliance standards.

Aufgaben

As Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for the entire development organization and report directly to the management. You ensure stable product development and drive technological renewal forward.

• Leadership & Engineering Culture: You establish an engineering culture with clear responsibility, transparency, and ownership. Team Leads develop through clear expectations, coaching, and regular feedback.
• Transformation from Legacy to SaaS & AI: You shape the target architecture and steer a step-by-step, realistic modernization.
• Delivery & Reliability: You ensure predictable releases across legacy and new platforms. Clear processes create stability and transparency.
• Architecture & Quality: You set binding architecture and engineering standards. Quality, CI/CD, and Security-by-Design are firmly anchored in the development process.
• Innovation & AI: You foster targeted use of AI in engineering and product.
• Collaboration & Interfaces: You work closely with management, product, sales, and other stakeholders to connect strategy with implementation.

Qualifikation

• Firm German and English language skills

• At least 10 years of professional experience in the engineering field

• Mult-year leadership experience in software development, ideally in the ISV context

• Numerous experience in technological transformation projects (Legacy to Cloud/SaaS)

• Deep understanding of software architectures, CI/CD, DevOps, and testing

• Clear communication, decision-making strength, and high implementation energy

• Nice to haves:

  • Experience in Cyber-Security companies

  • Knowledge of Multi-Tenant architectures

  • Basic understanding of AI/ML applications

Benefits

• Flexibility through remote work and flexible working hours without tracking
• A secure job is guaranteed
• Individual further education – they invest in your development
• A team with flat hierarchies in a pleasant working atmosphere.
• Modern working environment with company parking, free beverage supply, and kitchen
• Team events for cohesion and fun outside of work hours
• A qualification-based annual gross salary based on a full-time position

Do you want to bring technology and people together and actively shape change as Head of Engineering? Then become part of the success story & apply now!

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