Lead Software Developer

Summary

Join Westernacher Solutions, a leading IT consulting and solutions provider, and contribute to the digitalization of administration and justice. As a technical project manager and software developer, you will lead an agile development team, define architecture and design, optimize release processes, and collaborate with stakeholders. This role requires a strong background in software development, specific technical skills, and excellent communication abilities. Westernacher Solutions offers a range of benefits including flexible work arrangements, 30 days of vacation, a mobility allowance, and an employee stock ownership program.

Requirements

• Successfully completed studies in computer science, business informatics, or comparable relevant IT experience
• At least 5 years of professional experience as a leading developer (m/w/d) for the development and further development of productive software products and in the technical leadership of a developer team
• Very good knowledge in a frontend framework (Angular, TypeScript, React or comparable)
• Knowledge in backend technologies based on Java (Java Spring, Oracle, Hibernate, REST)
• Knowledge in security topics such as smart cards, certificates, electronic signatures, PKI and encryption
• Structured working method, analytical thinking, initiative, solution orientation and a high level of quality awareness
• Fluent German and very good English skills

Responsibilities

• Lead technical project management and software development of an agile developer team
• Create consensus on architecture and design decisions
• Design architecture and solutions for new functionalities and components in close collaboration with the product owner and the development team
• Optimize release and deployment processes in coordination with DevOps engineers
• Support software testers in automating integration and system tests
• Evaluate technological alternatives to currently used frameworks and design principles
• Communicate with the client on technical issues

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• 30 days of vacation
• Compensation for overtime
• High degree of decision-making autonomy
• Good work-life balance
• Up to 60% remote work at our locations or nearly fully remote
• Employee stock ownership program
• Mobility allowance
• Team and company events
• Centrally located office directly on Bergmannkiez