Software Engineering Lead (m/f/d)

Salary: 40.000 - 70.000 € per year

Requirements:

Strong ability to build trusted relationships with engineers and lead by example through both technical credibility and interpersonal skills

Technical background in software development in cross-functional and distributed environments

Experience or strong interest in architecture, engineering practices and technical decision-making

Experience supporting recruitment processes (sourcing, interviews, evaluation)

Ability to navigate complexity and capture both domain and technical context effectively

Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in a tech environment

Experience working in product-oriented organisations

Willingness to familiarise yourself with relevant local laws

Lead by example through strong collaboration and visible presence with the team

Responsibilities:

Lead, inspire and guide a cross-functional team of software engineers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive environment

Drive performance, productivity, and career development of engineering team members, including hiring, onboarding and the full employee lifecycle

Define and own the technical direction within our domain, ensuring alignment with overarching architectural principles and long-term system health

Define and drive the technical direction of our domain, ensuring high-quality, secure and scalable software delivery aligned with architectural standards

Collaborate closely with Product and stakeholders to prioritise work, balance delivery with technical debt, and ensure long-term system stability

Provide hands-on technical guidance, coaching and mentorship to engineers, supporting continuous learning and development

Drive adoption of modern engineering practices and ways of working, continuously improving team efficiency and delivery performance

Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, leveraging emerging technologies and encouraging experimentation and retrospectives

Apply business and domain understanding to guide technical decisions and ensure outcomes contribute to product and business goals

Communicate effectively with stakeholders on both technical and people-related topics

Technologies:

Excel

More:

Everything we do, starts with you. Together with you, we build the most human-centric fintech. To enable everyones future financial growth. We are looking for a Software Engineering Lead (m/f/d) for an unlimited, full-time role in Berlin, Verl, or Tallinn. In this role, we focus on driving technical excellence, architectural integrity and delivery performance within our domain, while building a high-performing team and a culture of continuous improvement.

last updated 38 week of 2026