Team Lead Software Engineering – Sourcing & Purchasing

Team Lead Software Engineering – Sourcing & Purchasing

Our systems in the Sourcing & Purchasing area form a central foundation for procurement, assortment, and availability. As Team Lead Software Engineering, you will lead a small engineering team and, together with them, develop modern solutions for our procurement processes. You will combine leadership with hands-on technical work and actively shape architecture, ways of working, and collaboration.

Team Lead Software Engineering – Sourcing & Purchasing

What awaits you

• Leadership, coaching, and development of a small engineering team with a focus on self-responsibility, quality, and continuous learning
• Hands-on involvement in software development – from the initial idea through architecture and solution design to productive operation
• Close collaboration with Product Management, stakeholders, and adjacent engineering teams
• Development of modern and scalable solutions for central processes in Sourcing & Purchasing
• Design of modular architectures and interfaces using approaches like Domain-Driven Design, Self-Contained Systems, and Data Mesh
• Ensuring high code quality through code reviews, pair programming, and structured testing processes
• Further development of CI/CD, DevOps, and deployments so that the team can deliver quickly, stably, and regularly
• Fostering a trusting team environment with an open culture for errors, feedback, and learning

What you bring with you

• At least five years of experience in software development and at least one year of experience in a functional or personnel leadership role
• In-depth knowledge of Java and experience with SQL, data modeling, CI/CD, and DevOps
• Familiarity with modular software architecture, interface design, and asynchronous data processing
• Experience with Domain-Driven Design, Self-Contained Systems, or comparable architectural approaches
• Enjoyment of short agile iterations, automation, and hands-on software development
• An empathetic, clear, and motivating leadership mentality
• Experience in developing employees and fostering an open learning and feedback culture
• Completed degree in Computer Science or Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification
• Experience in e-commerce and with cloud technologies is an advantage

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About Us

"Together we shape the retail of tomorrow" employs around 1300 people and generates over one billion in revenue. The company exists because one person had the courage to find new paths and to take them. Our success story shows that together, through each individual, something great is created, and we love our uniqueness. We set ourselves ambitious goals, and it is very important to us that we act responsibly, support and challenge each other, and enjoy what we do every day.

Our Application Process

• You create your profile in our career portal and apply directly online for the advertised position.
• You will immediately receive an acknowledgment of receipt, and within a maximum of 10 working days, you will receive feedback on the next steps.
• While you show us your patience, we personally take the time to review your application and define the next steps.
• If your documents impress us, we will get to know each other via a live video call or in a personal interview.
• The "match" is mutually confirmed. Then we proceed to a second round of interviews where you will get to know your future workplace and the team.
• YES – we have decided on each other! The employment contract will be sent to you digitally, and after the contract is concluded, you will receive access to our internal communication channels, and at the same time, we will prepare your onboarding process.

Benefits

• Discounts: Attractive discounts in the online shop, as well as lunch discounts and staff restaurants in Mägenwil and Willisau.
• Rest: At least 5 weeks of vacation, with the option to purchase additional vacation and take unpaid leave.
• Development: Internal training courses in our own Academy as well as financial participation in external further training.
• Family: 18 weeks of paid maternity leave with an extension option and 4 weeks of paid paternity leave.
• Insurance: Above mandatory – 100% wage continuation and full financing of the sickness daily allowance insurance by the employer.
• Mobility: Free parking, financial contribution to public transport, and pool vehicles for business appointments.

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