Head of engineering (f/m/d)

.img – itai’s machine GmbH is the digital unit of the „Berliner Verlag“ publishing group. With our „journalistic operating system“ (.jOS) we provide a cloud-native publishing platform that serves millions of users by connecting to headless CMSs, processing and enriching content, and distributing it via web and apps. This helps regional newspapers to meet the challenges of the digital age: it facilitates reach, engagement, and monetization of journalistic content and integrates it with analytics and AI services. In addition to the publications of „Berliner Verlag“, we work with other national and regional media companies.

Tasks

Take responsibility for our enginering efforts and the growth the jOS SaaS platform in dynamic, startup a’like, environment.

As a Head of Engineering, you will have chance to:

• Create and oversee evolution of jOS
• Work closely with top management
• Manage team of developers
• Setup and control internal development processes
• Participate in business strategy evolution
• Take ownership of internal systems

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on architecture or team leading, ideally on top of a degree in computer science or a related field (e.g., mathematics, physics)
• In depth understanding of cloud based, distributed systems
• Excellent verbal skill, proven ability to express your vision to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines,
• Good knowledge of English; working understanding of German is a plus
• Experience with React, Next.js, AWS technology stacks is a plus

Benefits

• Contribute to our journey of building the best digital publishing platform in a permanent full-time position, available immediately (or as it fits your planning)
• Hybrid work model
• Modern tech stack
• Contemporary company culture with a high degree of autonomy and trust, close collaboration within the team, and continuous professional development
• Modern office, with a view, in the center of Berlin (Alexanderplatz) with all the usual amenities (e.g., laptop of your choice, height-adjustable desks, free coffee and drinks, team events, garage for bicycles)
• We are part of “Berliner Verlag” a successful, profitable publishing group, with 80 years of tradition

Please send us your complete application documents, along with your potential start date and salary expectations. If you have any questions or need further information, we are happy to help. We look forward to receiving your application!