About the role

Technical Lead in Berlin managing mobile, web, and backend applications for a healthcare startup. Driving architecture decisions and mentoring engineers in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

Take full technical ownership of a modern, multi-platform architecture, including Web Applications: Webshop, Customer Portal, Backoffice (Angular + Kotlin/Java + AWS Lambda) Smartwatch: WearOS / Android Mobile Applications: Android / iOS
Lead and mentor a cross-functional engineering team (backend, frontend, mobile, DevOps)
Provide architectural guidance, technical mentorship, code reviews, and support best practices
Develop and maintain scalable systems and software architecture with a focus on fault tolerance and performance
Drive the design and implementation of middleware solutions to orchestrate communication between internal services, CRMs, and third-party tools
Manage critical third-party integrations, such as Salesforce and Chargebee, ensuring reliable and seamless operation
Stay hands-on to drive implementation, remove blockers, set technical standards, and enable execution velocity
Translate business requirements into clear technical tickets, priorities, and delivery timelines
Collaborate closely with the CTPO, product managers, operations, and external partners
Act as a key interface between engineering and the broader business
Continuously improve code quality, development workflows, and infrastructure reliability
Own and maintain documentation for technical decisions, architectural patterns, and system integrations

6+ years of experience in software engineering, including 3+ years in a technical leadership role managing cross-functional teams (6+ developers)
Proven success designing and scaling backend systems in cloud-native environments such as AWS and GCP
Deep expertise in Kotlin and Java, with extensive hands-on development using Spring Boot
Strong background in system design, microservice architecture, and scalable, distributed, event-driven systems
Solid understanding of middleware, asynchronous communication, and event-driven patterns
Skilled in building and managing complex integrations across third-party APIs, internal services, and CRMs
Experienced with PostgreSQL and key AWS services including Lambda, SQS, EventBridge, and API Gateway
Proficient in DevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Terraform, and infrastructure-as-code
Effective at translating complex business requirements into actionable technical strategies
Strong track record in managing technical scope, setting engineering priorities, and aligning stakeholder expectations
Familiar with frontend architecture and development workflows, especially with Angular
Exposure to mobile development (Android/iOS)

Urban Sports Club membership for your fitness
Family & Friends Coupon for the Patronus watch
26 vacation days in the first year, 28 days in the second year, and 30 days from the third year onwards
Annual Learning & Development budget for individual learning and growth
Clearly structured career framework for your next career step
360-degree feedback sessions to support your continuous development
Exclusive corporate benefits for your advantage
Discounts at restaurants near the office
Freedom to choose your hardware
Job Ticket for a stress-free daily commute
Up to 2 days per week of working from home
Bike Leasing: Need a new ride? Easy - take advantage of our partnership with Mein Dienstrad and lease your own bike
Regular company and team events strengthen our sense of community
Team spirit over elbow mentality – achieving more together
Quarterly company brunches to connect and celebrate