Head of Engineering (m / f / d)

Head of Engineering (m / f / d)

In Germany – Berlin

We are looking for new colleagues to join our fast-growing software venture as a Head of Engineering!

Simon-Kucher is at the forefront of innovation in our space, inventing business models, algorithms, solutions, and methodologies. Our digital end-to-end solutions deliver sustained top-line impact for our clients. Are you interested in working in a team of digital evangelists with a can-do attitude? Want to experience the dynamics of agile processes in open-minded teams? How about getting creative in a startup atmosphere with a steep development curve and flat hierarchies? And most importantly, do you want to make a difference? Then you\’ve come to the right place.

What makes us special :

• Advance your career with exciting professional opportunities in our thriving company with a startup feel
• Add to your experience with projects that focus on growth, have a positive impact, and truly matter
• Voice your ideas in a culture defined by entrepreneurial spirit, openness, and integrity
• Work with helpful, enthusiastic colleagues who have great team spirit
• Broaden your perspective with our extensive training programs (e.g., LinkedIn Learning)
• Participate in holistic feedback and development processes (e.g., 360-degree feedback)
• Enjoy benefits like hybrid working, daycare allowance, corporate discounts, and wellbeing support (e.g., Headspace)
• Unwind in our break areas with healthy snacks and beverages
• Connect at employee events, our World Meeting, and Holiday Party

How you will create an impact :

1. You lead, scale, and manage Simon-Kucher’s global Software and Solution Development teams.
2. You build and expand global development hubs.
3. You shape development processes and infrastructure to optimize cycles, improve quality, and ensure compliance.
4. You define strategies for our software portfolio and custom solutions.
5. You evaluate technology stacks, adopt new tools, and define service levels.
6. You provide thought leadership on technology trends and best practices.
7. You define career and skill development paths, hire, mentor, and supervise team leads and managers.
8. You act as a senior sparring partner for large-scale projects.
9. You support business development and company planning.
10. You maintain and extend external partnerships to complement in-house capabilities.
11. You shape the strategy and vision of the software venture as part of the Management team.

About you :

1. You have 10+ years of software development and engineering leadership experience, including at least five years leading teams of 20+ members.
2. You have experience managing international nearshoring or offshoring teams and fostering technical excellence.
3. You are hands-on, assertive, proactive, and capable of leading complex initiatives from the ground up.
4. You have experience with customer-facing applications in digital pricing, marketing, or sales.
5. You possess extensive technical expertise in major frameworks, stacks, integration, multitenant architecture, and cloud deployment.
6. You stay updated on the latest technology trends.
7. You are knowledgeable about architecture, security, and compliance best practices.
8. Leadership experience with enterprise business systems (e.g., Salesforce, SAP) is a strong advantage.
9. You have strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration.
10. You hold a master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
11. You are fluent in English; proficiency in German is a major advantage.

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