Lead Software Engineer (m/w/d)

Join AutoScout24 and play a leading role in the software development process as a Lead Software Engineer (m/f/d).  In this role, you will solve complex problems and be responsible for the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirement engineering, implementation and launch to operation and maintenance. 

 At AutoScout24, we appreciate different lifestyles and cultural backgrounds. We welcome diversity as a strength. Our organization is made up of more than 60+ different nationalities, all working together inclusively and respectfully. 

What you’ll do:   

• Work on companywide product initiatives and drive the success of the whole tech organization 
• Optimize and improve the AS24 technology stack by targeting individual, team, and cross-team efficiency, applying future proven concepts, architectural principles, and frameworks
• Design, drive and hands-on support the implementation of entire systems over multiple teams and longer periods
• Support Engineers to recognize improvement potential and give regular, honest, and open feedback to them to help them grow and continuously improve

   What you need to succeed:   

• A breadth of knowledge across a range of languages/technologies in different paradigms (e.g., Object-Oriented / Functional) and the ability to rapidly grasp the key concepts in ones which you are unfamiliar with
• 12+ years Software Engineering experience (JVM-languages, Elasticsearch, Kafka, AWS considered a plus)
• Experience in designing large-scale applications for at least 7+ years 
• A proven track record of driving organizational impact for at least 5+ years
• Ability to communicate complex issues to diverse audiences inside and outside the company 
• Willingness to suggest and take actions to improve engineering effectiveness and efficiency 

If you are curious about our tech stack and how our engineering works, visit our tech blog. 

With over 50 nationalities represented, we’re proud to welcome people of all backgrounds to our growing community, and we’re always finding new ways to help people feel welcomed and included. Here, you’ll have the tools, training and support you need to work in a way that suits you, learn new skills and reach your potential. We provide flexible office attendance and working hours, up to 30 days paid vacation (depending on the location) and state of the art, modern offices to name a few. Our goal is to support you in doing your best work. Learn more about our  benefits on our career page.

For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now.