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 (Hybrid)
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary package and a bonus on top.
- 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 including visa assistance and an attractive package.
- Learning and development opportunities (ScoutAcademy, Lunch & Learn, dedicated learning time).
- Family service support for childcare.
- Pet-friendly office policy.
- Public transport or Job Bike subsidies.
- Company pension scheme.
- Office amenities: gym, napping room, rooftop terrace, organic coffee, and weekly massage therapist.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We aim to further enhance the diversity of our company and support the professional development of people with disabilities. We have a disability representative who will assist you throughout the application process.
