Head of Development (w/m/d)

As Head of Development (m/f/d) you will be the driving force behind building and scaling a high-performing development team that drives innovation in one of the most exciting and challenging industries: making buildings smarter more sustainable and energy-efficient.

You will create an environment where developers can reach their full potential with clear structures modern technologies and a focus on technical excellence. At the same time youll ensure your team delivers quickly and reliably without compromising on scalability security or quality.

Your focus will be on building a strong team: recruiting developing and inspiring talent to create a sustainably growing organization. You will establish clear roles responsibilities and processes that enable your team to work efficiently and autonomously.

Together with the CTO and the product and engineering teams you will develop a roadmap that combines innovation and speed while leaving room for technological growth and long-term scalability. Your work will play a key role in transforming the real estate industry through smart technologies driving greater sustainability and efficiency.

If youre ready to make a real impact in a dynamic environment and help reshape an industry for the better youre exactly who were looking for.

• Team Building as a Priority: Build a strong high-performing development team and continuously develop it through targeted recruitment mentoring and fostering individual strengths.

• Scaling with Structure:Establish clear roles responsibilities and processes that enable sustainable growth while maintaining agility to respond to new challenges.

• Autonomous Teams: Foster independent self-organized teams that efficiently deliver end-to-end solutions with full ownership.

• Technical Excellence: Implement standards and best practices that ensure quality scalability and reusability.

• Vision and Roadmap: Collaborate with the CTO and product teams to develop a clear roadmap that balances technical innovation with market-driven priorities. Ensure a balance between short-term features and long-term technical initiatives.

Our Tech Stack
We rely on state-of-the-art technologies to transform the real estate industry. Heres an overview of our tech stack:

• Programming Languages:Python Go

• Frontend Technologies:React Angular

• Backend Frameworks:Django Flask

• Cloud Environments:AWS (Amazon Web Services) Azure Google Cloud

• Databases:PostgreSQL InfluxDB Redis

• CI/CD Tools: GitLab CI/CD Jenkins

• Containerization: Docker Kubernetes

• Monitoring & Logging:Grafana Prometheus ELK Stack (Elasticsearch Logstash Kibana)

• Architecture:Microservices Event-driven Architecture REST APIs

• Testing:Pytest Selenium Cypress

This tech stack forms the foundation of our platform which processes billions of building data points enables real-time control and reduces CO emissions.

• Leadership Experience: At least 5 years of experience leading and scaling technical teams ideally in dynamic and fast-growing tech environments.

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of software and system architecture scalability and modern organizational approaches like domain-driven design and continuous delivery.

• Team Building: A proven ability to build strong teams recruit top talent and foster a culture of ownership and excellence.

• Soft Skills and Values: Excellent communication skills the ability to inspire teams and a knack for fostering trust and collaboration. With empathy and decisiveness you drive innovation while keeping the big picture in focus.

• Strategic Thinking: A strong understanding of the interplay between organization technology and product enabling you to develop sustainable scalable solutions.

• Language Skills: Strong English skills are essential as our tech teams primarily communicate in English. Good German skills are a plus and will help you navigate the local context.

• Make an Impact: Your work helps reduce CO emissions and makes buildings more sustainable and energy-efficient.
• Mobile Work: Work the way that suits you with flexible hours a short core working time and the freedom to work from our modern office in Cologne remotely across Germany or up to 10 days per year from within the EU.
• Long-Term Opportunity: After your probation period we offer a permanent employment contract.
• Feel-Good Perks: 30 vacation days fresh organic fruit regional coffee free drinks and a monthly team breakfast to keep you energized.
• Learning & Growth: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career path.
• Tech Stack: Choose between Microsoft or Apple equipment plus high-quality noise-cancelling headphones for focused work.
• Mobility Package: Stay flexible choose between a Deutschlandticket or a JobRad for commuting or private use.
• Future Planning: We support your financial future with contributions to capital-forming benefits or company pension schemes.
• #teamaedifion: Regular team events flat hierarchies active knowledge sharing and a collaborative atmosphere define our team culture.
• Dog-Friendly Office: Your dog is welcome were happy to have furry team members!

Our goal is simple: we make buildings part of the solution for a planet worth living on. To achieve this we are looking for people who are passionate about innovation and technology who are up for any challenge and who share the same goal. Whether you are an experienced developer a natural sales talent or a newly qualified engineer you will be an important part of our mission from day one. Join #teamaedifion and help make the energy transition in buildings possible.