Technical Team Leader Software Engineering (f/m/d) (Remote)

Technical Team Leader Software Engineering (f/m/d)

About the job

Are you a technically brilliant leader who thrives on empowering high-performing teams?Wunderflats is on a mission to transform the European mid-term rental market. We're tackling the challenge of creating a truly seamless booking experience, aiming to move from hundreds of clicks to 1-click online rentals, and disrupting traditional classifieds across the continent. We're growing rapidly and need a Technical Team Lead (f/m/d) to help us scale our platform to handle millions of users.We are looking for a Technical Team Lead who is motivated to lead change and innovation during this current pivotal change for Wunderflats.If you're passionate about cloud-native applications written using Node.js, Typescript, React and Next.js, and you want to build something extraordinary, this is your opportunity.

Core Responsibilities

• Empower a team of 4-6 engineers to excel, fostering a culture of psychological safety, continuous learning, and relentless improvement.
• Mentor team members to reach their full potential, pushing them beyond their comfort zones while providing the support they need to succeed.
• Own the technical vision and roadmap for your team, driving innovation and ensuring alignment with business objectives and architectural best practices.
• Champion code quality, testing, and automation, proactively identifying and resolving technical debt.
• Collaborate with the team’s product manager, designer, QA Analyst, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into innovative technical solutions.
• Spearhead the evaluation and adoption of new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve team efficiency and product capabilities.

Must-Have Skills

• A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying scalable, cloud-native applications using Node.js, React, and Typescript on Kubernetes.
• Deep understanding of GraphQL API design, microservices architecture, and MongoDB.
• 1+ years of proven experience directly managing and mentoring a team of software engineers, including performance reviews, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Strong architectural skills, with experience designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with high-volume transaction processing and fraud prevention in an e-commerce or marketplace setting.
• Experience with GCP.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Knowledge of and experience with Cloudflare.
• Experience with A/B testing and data-driven decision-making.

What's in it for you?

#ImpactfulLeadership: Shape the architecture and technology strategy for our core Bookings platform, directly impacting the experience of thousands of renters and property owners. Lead a team that's pushing the boundaries of innovation in the mid-term rental market.#TechnicalOwnership: Take full ownership of the platform, making critical technology decisions and driving innovation from conception to deployment.#WorkLifeBalance: We prioritize your well-being with flexible, family friendly working hours and a hybrid work policy of two days a week in the office.#WunderOffice: Work from our state-of-the-art Berlin office in Hackescher Markt, featuring ergonomic workstations, collaborative spaces, a rooftop terrace, and complimentary healthy snacks and beverages.#TeamSpirit: Foster a strong sense of community through our regular team-building events, including annual summer and winter celebrations, as well as after-work gatherings.#WorkFromAbroad: Employees can work outside their home country (preferably within the EU) for up to 63 days per year, subject to internal checks and depending on your role.#FamilySupport: We offer a special two-week paid leave for the second parent, supporting work-life balance and family needs.#MoreBenefits: Gain access to exclusive benefits, including discounted memberships at Urban Sports Club, valuable perks from FutureBens, annual travel tickets, and additional benefits designed to enhance your lifestyle and well-being.

About the company

At Wunderflats, we provide secure and easy-to-use mid-term housing solutions. Our platform is perfect for tenants and landlords, allowing them to connect through our online marketplace and choose from a selection of fully furnished apartments.You'll have everything you need to make your next move a success!

Wunderflats GmbHAddress: Rosenstraße 16-17, 10178 Berlin, GermanyManaging Directors: Jan Hase, Arkadi JampolskiSitz der Gesellschaft: BerlinVAT DE300137841HRB 164572Zur Teilnahme an Streitschlichtungsverfahren vor einer Verbraucherschlichtungsstelle sind wir weder bereit noch verpflichtet.