Team Lead - IT Platform & Application Engineering (m/f/x)

You take on the technical and disciplinary leadership of two engineering teams (3 people each) and foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Together with department leadership, you develop the strategic roadmap for our internal platform and application landscape.
You plan, manage, and take responsibility for technical projects from concept to successful completion while ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
You actively drive the automation of our infrastructure, especially through the use of Infrastructure as Code.
You support your team in developing and delivering scalable, robust, and user-friendly internal applications.
You act as the central point of contact for internal stakeholders such as development teams, product management, or security, ensuring smooth information flow between departments.
You coordinate the handling of technical requests and ensure your team has the right conditions in place to work efficiently.

You have successfully completed a degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification.
You bring several years of professional experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or Software Development, and have already gained initial technical or disciplinary leadership experience, for example, as a Team Lead, Tech Lead, or in a similar role.
Your technological home is Linux systems and container platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift). You are confident working with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) and have experience designing CI/CD pipelines.
You embrace and promote agile ways of working (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and help your team grow with a methodical mindset.
As a leader, you stand out through excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and a motivating hands-on mentality.
A strong customer and service orientation is the foundation of your approach to successful IT work.
You have business-fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken.

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Flexible working hours: Tailor your work hours to your personal needs for a better work-life balance.
Remote work: Our agile teams collaborate seamlessly from their preferred location, whether in our modern offices in Karlsruhe or Berlin or fully remote.
Work from Abroad: Extend your workspace beyond national borders with our support for remote work from abroad, enabling you to work from your favorite international destinations while staying connected with your team.
Mental Health: We support your mental well-being with our annual Mental Health Day and collaboration with psychologists and lifestyle experts.
Physical Health: Our office infrastructure provides state-of-the-art workspaces with ergonomic design to enhance your health and productivity, while staying fit on your commute with your JobRad. Additionally, employees receive a generous subsidy for ergonomic home office furniture, ensuring optimal work conditions even when working remotely.
Professional Development: Utilize training opportunities to develop and stay current with your skills.
Company Pension Plan: We support your financial security for the future with an attractive contribution.
Working Environment: You'll experience a respectful and friendly workplace culture, characterized by transparency and a family-like corporate culture.
Vacation and Paid Time Off: Enjoy 30 days of vacation and additional paid leave for special occasions.
International Collaboration: As an international company, we successfully overcome time zones and language barriers, providing you an international work atmosphere.
Social Activities: Strengthen your commitment and team cohesion through team-building events, participating in sports events and social activities.
Long-Term Stability: With over two decades of experience, we are a reliable employer for our employees.
Well-being: Enjoy fresh cuisine and diverse catering options to ensure your physical well-being.
Get together: Work hard, play hard - We come together twice a year for our company celebrations, strengthening our team bonds.
Modern Workspaces: Our office infrastructure offers state-of-the-art workspaces with ergonomic design for your comfort and health.
Corporate Culture and Values: You become part of a positive corporate culture that embraces values such as diversity and inclusion.