Director of Software Engineering - (m/f/x)

Full Time
Berlin, Germany
6 months ago

     

Global Savings Group (GSG) is Europe’s leading shopping rewards and recommendation company.

Our mission is to create rewarding moments for consumers and empower them to make the best shopping decisions in a smart, fair, and enjoyable way. To achieve that, we run market-leading platforms that provide our users with the best savings, cashback, deals, shopping inspiration, and trustworthy reviews from real users.

We have over 70 nationalities represented among 1000+ talented colleagues spanning 10 countries, welcoming very diverse backgrounds which range from tech enthusiasts to online marketers, key account managers, or editors.

With us, you will be able to work on projects with an international footprint, leaving your mark in the industry and becoming a true driver of change.

 

About this role: 

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Director of Software Engineering to lead and empower our talented team of Engineering Managers. You will oversee the people and systems that power our fast-growing business and continuously improve our engineering practices. Above all, your work will contribute towards creating a more attractive, helpful and fashionable community for everyone!

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and mentor 5-10 Engineering Managers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize and streamline processes
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team
  • Provide technical guidance and support to team members, fostering a culture of learning and development
  • Oversee the recruitment, on boarding, and performance management of engineering team members
  • Work with product and design partners to identify the business areas where your teams can add value, and drive the team to deliver success in these areas
  • Provide valuable and timely feedback to your team, and manage their performance
  • Help provide and optimize tools, processes, and CI/CD pipelines to make the daily lives of the teams run as efficiently as possible
Your Profile: 
  • Proven track record managing software engineering managers, including recruiting, coaching, and motivating team members to achieve outstanding results
  • Strong English communication skills; both written and spoken. You must excel in meetings, articulating technical concepts clearly and confidently, and fostering seamless communication within the team
  • Extensive demonstrated experience in software development with a strong understanding of modern technologies, languages, and frameworks
  • Minimum 8 years of experience
What we offer:
  • A culture that cherishes your individual and professional development (Internal Mobility)
  • An open-minded team that embraces new ideas, perspectives, and methodologies
  • 32 days of paid vacation + your birthday off 
  • Flexible hybrid working scheme
  • Learning budget + Internal trainings
  • Mental Health Coaching
  • Global and Local get-togethers
  • Possibility of taking a sabbatical after 2 years in the company
  • Cloud-based company

 

Are you up for it?

We’re looking forward to receiving your CV in English.

 

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At Global Savings Group, we want to ensure that all employees can thrive in an inclusive environment. Our employment opportunities are open to every gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, ability, place of origin, or socioeconomic status. We remain committed to a culture of diversity, equity and belonging, where all employees are welcomed, respected, connected, and engaged. 

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