Software Engineering Manager – Energy Platform – Berlin or Heidelberg – €100,000–120,000 (Remote)

Software Engineering Manager – Energy Platform – Berlin or Heidelberg – €100,000–120,000

Company Overview

This company operates in the renewable energy sector and is scaling its platform to support growing demand across Germany and Europe.

Findr is a specialist recruitment partner focused on building secure, scalable technology teams for companies operating in complex and fast-moving environments. From cybersecurity and DevSecOps to cloud, backend engineering, and AI, we help organisations hire people who don’t just ship software - they protect systems, data, and businesses. We work with VC-backed start-ups, scaling mid-market firms, and established enterprises across Germany, supporting hires from senior individual contributors through to leadership roles. What sets us apart is simple:

• Deep, hands-on understanding of the German tech and security market
• A quality-first, no-nonsense approach
• Honest advice on hiring processes, compensation, and market realities

We’re not a CV factory. We’re a long-term hiring partner.

Job Summary

With increasing product usage and expansion into new markets, they are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to take ownership of the engineering function and help build a scalable technical foundation. You will combine team leadership with hands-on technical involvement, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure the platform can support continued growth.

Why this role is interesting:

• Responsibility for engineering within a growing, business-critical product
• Opportunity to build and develop your own team over time
• Direct influence on system architecture and engineering standards
• Work on the transition from existing workflows to scalable, API-driven systems
• Close collaboration with senior leadership and operational teams

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of engineers
• Remaining hands-on with the codebase, especially in the early phase
• Designing and building a scalable web-based customer portal
• Managing integrations between CRM (Salesforce), ERP (NetSuite) and field systems
• Defining architecture, development standards and best practices
• Driving API-first system design and improving overall system stability
• Supporting hiring and team growth over time

Requirements / Qualifications

• Several years of experience in software development (JavaScript, Python or similar)
• Experience in a hands-on leadership or team lead role
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments with evolving structures
• Strong experience with APIs and distributed systems
• Solid SQL and data modelling skills
• Ability to design systems and take ownership of technical decisions
• Experience mentoring or developing engineers

This role is particularly suitable for a Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer or Technical Lead who wants to take on more responsibility while remaining technically involved.

Location

Berlin or Heidelberg, Germany (Hybrid)

Salary & Benefits

€100,000–120,000

Application Process

Interviews are starting imminently so apply now to avoid missing out.