Team Lead Software Engineering – CFP

About Us

We are a digital advertising partner for offline businesses, supporting retailers in their marketing activities and helping them reach new audiences. Join us and be part of the digitalisation of retail.

• Part of Axel Springer SE. A leading European media and technology company.
• Market Leader. The #1 “Drive to Store” partner in Germany and France.
• Our Platforms. kaufDA and MeinProspekt in Germany, and Bonial in France.
• Our Mission. Enrich local shopping for everyone. Everyday.
• Growth Phase. Scaling fast and transforming how people discover retail.
• Flexible Options. We welcome both full-time and part-time colleagues.

Introduction

Within the Client Facing Platforms department, we build scalable systems that enable our Operations Managers to create content and manage campaigns efficiently.

In the Traffic Management team, we focus on effective campaign fulfilment by building the right tools and automating processes to deliver the best results for users and clients.

Our Tech Stack Includes:

• Java & Python
• PostgreSQL
• AWS services
• Spring Boot
• Kubernetes
• Terraform
• Spinnaker

Your Responsibilities

• Team Leadership. Lead and grow a team of talented engineers.
• Collaboration. Work closely with Product and Development teams on company-wide initiatives.
• Scalable Solutions. Build maintainable and scalable systems.
• System Reliability. Ensure availability, quality, compliance, and security.
• On-Call Ownership. Maintain a reliable on-call process and actively participate in the rotation.
• Technical Excellence. Ensure decisions are timely, peer-reviewed, and challenged constructively.
• Project Coordination. Oversee delivery, remove blockers, and ensure deadlines are met.
• People Development. Foster team growth through mentoring, one-on-ones, and performance feedback.
• Culture Building. Create a transparent, trust-based, and high-performing team environment.
• Continuous Improvement. Identify optimization opportunities and support the team in reaching goals.

Your Profile

• Leadership Experience. Experience leading a team or strong ambition to step into leadership.
• Technical Background. Proven experience as a software engineer.
• Language Skills. Willingness to work with both Java and Python (deep expertise required in one).
• Agile Mindset. Experience with modern development practices.
• Supportive Approach. Enjoy enabling developers and helping others succeed.
• Ownership & Integrity. Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Leadership Mindset. You believe everyone leads within their own scope.
• Communication Skills. Ability to explain complex systems to non-technical stakeholders and clearly communicate vision and ideas.

What We Offer

• Diversity & Inclusion. Equal opportunity workplace committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment.
• Professional Development. Strong feedback culture and support for career growth.
• Wellbeing. Free access to nilo.health, subsidized Urban Sports Club membership, corporate pension scheme, and an in-office gym.
• Sustainability. Engage in environmental and sustainability initiatives with our Green Team.
• Flexibility. Up to 20% mobile work within Germany, option to work from abroad, and 28–30 days of holiday plus additional special leave days.
• Modern Office. Zen rooms, roof terrace, and inspiring spaces for collaboration and relaxation.
• Free Lunch & Snacks. Lunch at partner restaurants when in the office, plus drinks, fruit, and healthy breakfasts.
• Social Culture. Regular team events that encourage connection and community.
• Visa Sponsorship. Support for international candidates relocating to Germany.

Join Us

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Become part of our journey to shape the future of retail.