Lead Full-Stack Engineer (all genders) | Customer Experience

Who we are

Your tasks – this is what awaits you in detail

• You handle complex technical dependencies independently to ensure smooth integration and minimal conflicts across our entire system landscape
• You drive performance optimization continuously by identifying and addressing bottlenecks across our entire application landscape
• You develop and maintain complex web applications autonomously using our core technologies, Node.js and Vue.js
• You manage system monitoring, including the integration of tools like Datadog, to ensure the high performance and reliability of our systems
• You implement reliable and scalable Server-Side Rendering (SSR) solutions within your domain of ownership to enhance the user experience
• You design, develop, and deploy scalable, maintainable, and efficient microservices to support our long-term architecture
• You provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to cross-functional teams, acting as a key consultant within your area of expertise

Your profile – this is what we expect from you

• You bring a proven track record of 9+ years in solving diverse engineering problems using the tools and frameworks that best serve the problem domain
• You possess profound knowledge of TypeScript and Vue.js, or you are highly accomplished with other modern frontend frameworks
• You have a solid background in backend application development, specifically in Node.js, PHP, or other relevant languages
• You demonstrate operational excellence through your knowledge of modern testing, debugging, monitoring, and deployment techniques
• You use your adaptive technical thinking to build responsive applications across various API paradigms while maintaining a solid understanding of infrastructure
• You ideally have experience running efficient A/B tests and validating ideas through high-iteration cycles to drive product growth
• You are a proactive communicator who takes ownership, challenges inefficient processes, and thrives in an international environment
• You are fluent in English (C1) and enjoy working in an international environment

What we offer

• Create your own work-life balance: You have the flexibility to choose between working remotely (within Germany) or from one of our locations in Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf, or in Berlin!
• Do you want to move to Germany? No problem – we offer you an attractive relocation package to give you a smooth start.
• Urban Sports Club and RSG Group Fitness Studios: Get top deals for fitness, swimming, yoga and more
• Mental Well-Being: We support you on your well-being journey with special offerings such as Instahelp, the digital platform for online psychological counseling
• Vacation & Sabbatical: Enjoy 30 days of vacation per year and the opportunity to take a sabbatical once you have been part of the team for a certain period!
• Option for Pluxee restaurant vouchers: Buy Pluxee vouchers through us and benefit from tax-advantaged meal allowances!
• ‘Deutschlandticket’: We subsidize your train season ticket for more mobility
• Employee Discount: You will receive a monthly coupon for Kaufland.de
• Free choice of operating system: MacOS or Ubuntu Linux, it's up to you
• Boost your growth: Benefit from our online language learning programs, diverse in-house training, and our automated 360-degree feedback. We cover the costs for relevant conferences, training opportunities, and approved team workshops to strengthen personal interactions
• This is who we are: Our dynamic culture combines flat hierarchies, a start-up mentality, an international team of over 65 nationalities, and the strength of the Schwarz Group to provide you an agile and secure working environment.
• We are team players: From day one, you will connect not only with your team but also with others through our digital onboarding journey, the buddy program, and regular team and company events, all-hands meetings, powerful mornings, and much more!

Diversity at Kaufland e-commerce