Head of Development (w / m / d)

Salary: 60.000 – 90.000 per year Requirements Leadership Experience: At least 5 years of experience leading and scaling technical teams, ideally in dynamic and fast-growing tech environments. Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of software and system architecture, scalability, and modern organizational approaches like domain-driven design and continuous delivery. Team Building: A proven ability to build strong teams, recruit top talent, and foster a culture of ownership and excellence. Soft Skills and Values: Excellent communication skills, the ability to inspire teams, and a knack for fostering trust and collaboration. With empathy and decisiveness, you drive innovation while keeping the big picture in focus. Strategic Thinking: A strong understanding of the interplay between organization, technology, and product, enabling you to develop sustainable, scalable solutions. Language Skills: Strong English skills are essential, as teams primarily communicate in English. Good German skills are a plus. Responsibilities Drive the building and scaling of a high-performing development team as Head of Development (m / f / d). Create an environment where developers reach their full potential with clear structures, modern technologies, and a focus on technical excellence. Ensure the team delivers quickly and reliably without compromising on scalability, security, or quality. Recruit, develop, and inspire talent to create a sustainably growing organization by establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and processes. Collaborate with the CTO and the product and engineering teams to develop a roadmap that balances technical innovation with market-driven priorities. Build a strong, high-performing development team through targeted recruitment, mentoring, and fostering individual strengths. Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and processes that enable sustainable growth while maintaining agility to respond to challenges. Foster independent, self-organized teams that efficiently deliver end-to-end solutions with full ownership. Implement standards and best practices to ensure quality, scalability, and reusability. Develop a clear roadmap that balances short-term features with long-term technical initiatives. Technologies Azure CI / CD Cloud Cypress Docker FastAPI Flask GitLab Grafana Support Java Kafka Kubernetes Mobile MQTT PostgreSQL Prometheus Python REST Security TypeScript microservices pytest More : About us At aedifion you will actively shape the future of energy-efficient building operations. The mission is to make existing buildings smarter, more sustainable, and easier to manage making a real contribution to CO reduction. Join an innovative tech company that uses cutting-edge technologies like IoT, AI, and cloud solutions, and benefit from an open, diverse, and team-oriented culture with nearly 90 colleagues from 12 different nations. Benefits Make an Impact: Your work helps reduce CO emissions and makes buildings more sustainable and energy-efficient. Mobile Work: Enjoy flexible hours, a short core working time, and the freedom to work from a modern office in Cologne, remotely across Germany, or up to 10 days per year from within the EU. Long-Term Opportunity: Receive a permanent employment contract after your probation period. Feel-Good Perks: Benefit from 30 vacation days, fresh organic fruit, regional coffee, free drinks, and a monthly team breakfast. Learning & Growth: Access tailored training and development opportunities to support your career path. Tech Stack: Choose between Microsoft or Apple equipment plus high-quality noise-cancelling headphones. Mobility Package: Choose between a Deutschlandticket or a JobRad for commuting or private use. Future Planning: Enjoy contributions to capital-forming benefits or company pension schemes. teamaedifion: Experience regular team events, flat hierarchies, active knowledge sharing, and a collaborative atmosphere. Dog-Friendly Office: Your dog is welcome at the office. Culture and Tech: Aedifion fosters an open and inclusive culture where all employees, regardless of origin, gender, age, abilities, or orientation, can thrive. Flexibility and openness are core values, allowing everyone to work with joy and authenticity. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Our tech stack includes : Programming Languages: Python, Go, Java, Typescript Python Frameworks: FastAPI, Flask Cloud Environments: AWS, Azure Databases: PostgreSQL, InfluxDB CI / CD Tools: GitLab CI / CD, Sonarqube Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes Monitoring & Logging: Grafana, Prometheus, VictoriaMetrics Architecture: Microservices, Event-driven Architecture, REST APIs Testing: Pytest, Cypress, vitest, testify Messaging: Apache Kafka, AMQP, MQTT This foundation enables the processing of billions of building data points, real-time control, and significant CO emission reductions. last updated 36 week of 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr