Job description
Teamlead Java (m/w/d)
Company Overview
We are ZABEL, a strategic recruitment consultancy exclusively for the German market. We are experts in Tech, Engineering, Pharma & Biotech. Founded by the leading experts in Germany, we have over 100 years of combined experience.
Job Summary
Are you an experienced Teamlead who thrives at the intersection of people leadership and hands-on engineering? We’re looking for a technically strong Teamlead (m/f/d) with at least 3 years of leadership experience to take ownership of a complex, security-focused digital platform in the identity and cybersecurity domain.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a development team of ~12 engineers with a strong quality-first mindset
- Take full ownership of the end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Drive structured Agile delivery (ScrumBan), predictability, and continuous improvement
- Oversee testing strategies, release governance, and production stability
- Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, and senior stakeholders
- Ensure high engineering standards across Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native environments
- Stay hands-on in technical topics and troubleshooting (approx. 30%), while focusing primarily on leadership and team development (approx. 70%)
Requirements / Qualifications
- 10+ years of professional software development experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Teamlead / Engineering Manager
- Strong background in Java/ Springboot-based platforms and modern software architectures
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, ScrumBan)
- Experience with automated testing, QA strategies, and structured release processes
- A calm, structured leadership style with the ability to scale teams and systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in identity, cybersecurity, or regulated environments
Location
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Employment Type
Full Time
Application Process
Apply now by sending your CV, availability, and salary expectations to [email protected].
