Hybrid Head of Development – Digital Products

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About the role

  • You hold overall responsibility for the entire software development function.
  • You act as the central interface connecting technical expertise with business-focused strategic insight.
  • You coach and develop Tech Leads and their teams, ensuring everyone can reach their full potential.
  • In close collaboration with the Tech Leads, you define the technical strategy, architecture standards and tool landscape for the company.
  • You optimize and establish efficient processes across teamwork, agile practices, quality assurance and CI/CD.
  • You are responsible for strategic resource planning, project allocation and ongoing monitoring in close coordination with project management and executive leadership.
  • You play an active role in shaping the entire recruiting and onboarding process.

Requirements

  • Several years of relevant leadership experience in a comparable Lead or Head of Engineering role, ideally within an agency or consulting environment.
  • Deep, well-founded understanding of modern software development, architectural principles and agile project execution.
  • Proven track record in team development and team building (recruiting, performance reviews).
  • Confident handling of budget planning, controlling and reporting.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to act as an interface between executive management, HR, sales and development teams.
  • Strategic vision, a drive to lead change and a passion for optimizing processes, combined with a hands-on mentality.

Benefits

  • Maximum flexibility: hybrid work in Berlin with the option to work remotely.
  • Workation & mobility: opportunities to work at other group locations; benefits such as JobRad (company bike leasing), Deutschlandticket (national public transport pass) or fuel vouchers.
  • Financial security: competitive salary plus an attractive employer contribution to the company pension scheme and additional corporate benefits.
  • Free choice of hardware: work with your preferred setup (Mac, Windows or Linux). Hardware may also be used privately.
  • Development & culture: extensive internal and external training and development opportunities.

Job title

Head of Development – Digital Products

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

€90,000 - €110,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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