Job description
Engineering Manager - 12 months fixed term (d/m/f)
Company Overview
Scout24 is home of ImmoScout24, Germany’s #1 for real estate. With ImmoScout24 we have been revolutionizing the real estate market in Germany and Austria for more than 25 years. Our goal is to build a digital ecosystem that brings homeowners, seekers, and agents together.
Job Summary
The Engineering Manager will lead two mobile app teams building customer-facing Android and iOS applications, with end-to-end ownership of delivery. The role covers technical direction, roadmap planning, stakeholder management, and high-quality execution in close alignment with product and business goals. In addition, the Engineering Manager will be responsible for team development, hiring, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive engineering culture. This is a fixed-term 12-month contract to provide maternity cover.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and grow engineering teams across all software development areas, from customer-facing products to core platforms and internal systems.
- Create a safe, inclusive environment where engineers can do their best work, grow in their careers, and build clear team ownership.
- Define and evolve engineering standards, technical direction, and best practices to ensure scalable, reliable, secure, and maintainable software.
- Partner closely with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to translate long-term business goals into a clear and executable engineering roadmap.
- Drive delivery across the full software development lifecycle, balancing speed, quality, and sustainable execution.
- Coach engineers and team leads, support career development, and foster technical and collaborative excellence across the organization.
- Shape the culture, ways of working, and leadership standards of the broader organization as part of the management team.
- Team up with Talent Acquisition and peers to attract, hire, and retain diverse engineering talent.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Passion for building, leading, and growing successful software engineering teams in a product-oriented environment.
- Experience leading software development across multiple teams, products, or technical domains.
- Good understanding of modern software architecture, engineering processes, and quality practices.
- Coaching and mentoring skills that help people grow, collaborate well, and perform at their best.
- Ability to turn strategic goals into clear priorities, pragmatic plans, and meaningful outcomes.
- Experience managing stakeholders effectively and working well with Product, Design, and business partners.
- Clear and fluent communication skills in English, with the ability to align different audiences around a shared direction.
- Experience leveraging AI tools to drive problem-solving and productivity, maintaining effective human oversight and judgement.
Location
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary package and a bonus.
- Hybrid work model with three days of on-site work per week.
- 30 days of vacation per year.
- Possibility to work from abroad for 10 days per year.
- Relocation support and package.
- Dedicated learning time, ScoutAcademy, and development opportunities.
- Family service for childcare support.
- Dog-friendly office policy.
- Subsidized public transport or Job Bikes.
- Company pension scheme with subsidy.
- Office facilities including a gym, napping room, rooftop terrace, and massage therapist.
- Health benefits including Life Situation Coaching and check-ups.
