Tech Lead (m/f/d) for GETAWAY

For our portfolio startup GETAWAY, we are looking for an experienced Tech Lead (m/f/d).

About GETAWAY:

We develop and operate an end-to-end platform for car sharing and vehicle rental, which is currently used by customers in Germany, Austria, and Spain. The platform is fully white-label capable and includes mobile apps, web applications, back-office tools, as well as integrations with telematics hardware, payment service providers, and KYC providers – all from a single, modular codebase.

The backend is based on Java 17 / Jakarta EE 10 (Payara), the frontend on React / React Native. We are in a strategic growth phase and are now looking for an experienced technical leader to shape the next step.

The Role

As Tech Lead, you will take on a central bridging role between engineering and management. You will work closely with the CTO, relieve him operationally, and ensure that the platform keeps pace with the company's growth – both technically and organizationally.

This position is made for someone who can dive deep into the code as well as keep the bigger picture in mind. You are not afraid of a grown system with a history – you see it as an opportunity.

Tasks

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Further development and maintenance of the modular Java/Jakarta EE platform, including co-responsibility for architectural decisions
• Implementation of identified infrastructure improvements: IaC (Terraform / CloudFormation), multi-region setup, DR plan
• Responsibility for the implementation of open security measures
• Driving the migration of binary data from MongoDB to S3, as well as other technical debt reduction projects
• Evaluation and further development of CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI) and test coverage

Processes & Team Organization

• Establishment of formal code review processes and consistent planning cycles within the development team
• Close collaboration with the CTO for the gradual handover of engineering and operational responsibility
• Support in building a product management process in coordination with customer requirements
• Mentoring the junior frontend developer and supporting the senior engineers

Operations & Quality

• Co-responsibility for monitoring, alerting, and incident response (AWS CloudWatch, Sentry, Crashlytics)
• Optimization of Sentry configuration for noise reduction and improved observability
• Automation of dependency vulnerability scanning in the CI pipeline
• Accompanying customer projects on the technical side – from onboarding to troubleshooting

Requirements

Must-have

• Several years of experience in backend development with Java (JakartaEE / JavaEE / Spring) in productive systems
• Extensive experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) as well as a high quality awareness and interest in Software Craftsmanship.
• Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Engineer with team responsibility
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS (EC2, ECS, CloudWatch, S3)
• Experience with MongoDB or comparable NoSQL databases in production operation
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or similar) and modern deployment practices
• Hands-on mentality: You can deliver added value immediately without needing months of onboarding time

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or CloudFormation)
• Experience with React and/or React Native in the frontend
• Understanding of mobility, car sharing, or rental domains
• Experience in regulated environments or with GDPR compliance projects
• Knowledge in telematics hardware integrations or IoT-related systems
• Driver's license class B

Benefits

• One of the most technically impressive small platforms in the German mobility landscape – with real responsibility from day one
• Short decision-making processes, high degree of creative freedom
• A well-established team with 5-10 years of shared platform history
• Modern tech stack: Java 17, Jakarta EE 10, React, React Native, GitLab CI/CD – no legacy burden
• >99.9% uptime – efficiency is not a wish here, but a reality
• Hybrid work with office in Berlin; flexible working hours
• Competitive salary, depending on experience and qualifications
• Active participation in the strategic development of the company

We look forward to receiving your application – preferably with a short cover letter, resume, and any relevant references or GitHub projects. A formal cover letter is not a must; we value genuine interest and technical depth more than formalities.