Engineering Manager, Product Development at ZENJOB

We are Zenjob, and we are on a mission to transform the staffing industry by providing a digital platform that offers unmatched flexibility and reliability for companies, while ensuring fair pay and great opportunities for workers. With our service active in over 39 cities across Germany and backed by significant growth funding, we are scaling our platform to introduce new data-driven automation features. We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join our product development team in a full-time, hybrid capacity. Our culture is built on being honest, humble, hungry, and helpful, and we believe that diverse teams are the key to building the best products.

What you'll be doing

• Lead a cross-functional team of engineers by defining the technical roadmap, mapping business goals to initiatives, and ensuring alignment with our core engineering principles.
• Own your services from end to end, which includes making critical decisions regarding how to build, test, deploy, and monitor high-quality software solutions.
• Foster a supportive and performant environment by coaching team members, conducting regular one-on-ones, and facilitating professional growth through pair programming and code reviews.

What you'll bring

• Solid experience as an engineering leader in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment, with strong project management and communication skills.
• Deep technical expertise in system design and a strong grasp of software development best practices, including Clean Code, Design Patterns, Agile Development, and testing methodologies.
• Proficiency in Java is considered a significant advantage.
• A passion for building products that users love and a commitment to teaching and enabling others through pair programming and mentorship.
• Excellent proficiency in English to effectively collaborate across our international team.

What you'll get

• A hybrid work setup that allows you to balance office and remote time, along with flexible working hours.
• Generous paid time off, including 28 days of vacation that increase with your tenure, plus additional leave for charity and educational purposes.
• A dedicated learning budget for your professional development, supplemented by mentoring opportunities and continuous career guidance.
• A supportive, inclusive, and fun team environment where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.