People Lead & Senior Software Engineer at DigitalService GmbH des Bundes

Are you ready to use your technical expertise to reshape how citizens interact with the state? We are the central digitalization unit of the German federal government, and we are looking for a passionate leader to help us build user-centered digital services. By joining our team, you will contribute to the digital transformation of the public sector while working in an environment that prioritizes iterative product development and modern engineering standards.

What you bring

As a People Lead & Senior Software Engineer, you will balance hands-on development with the responsibility of mentoring and coaching a team of up to four engineers. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Germany where you will apply your senior-level experience to drive both project success and team growth. Your core responsibilities include:

• Providing disciplinary leadership, including regular coaching and career development support for your team members.
• Building and operating high-quality software within a multidisciplinary team, following the principle of you build it, you run it.
• Collaborating with product teams to define project milestones and ensuring all software meets rigorous security and data protection standards.

Requirements

We are looking for a candidate who is as comfortable with people management as they are with complex codebases. You should have extensive experience in software engineering and a proven track record in leadership roles. You are expected to be proficient in Java and Spring, as well as TypeScript or JavaScript combined with React or Vue. A strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code is essential for this position. We value candidates who are self-motivated, eager to learn, and capable of fostering constructive feedback within agile teams. You must be comfortable communicating in both German and English at a B2 level or higher.

What we offer

We believe in transparency and fairness, which is why we offer an annual salary between 75,000 and 82,000 EUR for this position. Beyond your salary, we provide a supportive culture designed for over 200 digital experts who value flexibility and continuous learning. Our benefits package includes:

• Hybrid work arrangements and flexible hours.
• A generous learning budget for your professional development.
• Comprehensive medical insurance and a mental wellness budget.
• Paid time off and a 401k retirement plan.

How to Apply

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background or identity. To ensure a fair process, please omit personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status from your CV. We typically reach out for an initial screening call within two weeks of receiving your application, where we will share more details about our interview process. We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our mission-driven team.