Lead Software Development

Plantrs Lead Software Development

About the Role

This is not a pure management role - and not a pure coding role. It is the intersection of both.

As Development Lead you will shape the technical direction of a rapidly scaling fintech platform while directly influencing product quality delivery speed and team growth. You will lead high-performing squads stay close to the code and help build a product that is redefining digital payment management in the automotive sector across Europe.

You will operate at the center of technology product and execution - with real ownership and measurable impact.

What You Bring

Solid Development Foundation

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on software development experience
• Initial experience in team leadership and project coordination

Strong Technical Background

• Active experience within the JavaScript ecosystem
• Openness and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies

Ownership Mentality

• Proactive decision-making
• High delivery focus
• Solution-oriented mindset

Clear Communication

• Ability to explain complex technical topics clearly
• Confident and calm in challenging situations
• Transparent and constructive feedback culture

Curiosity & Pragmatism

• Desire to understand and improve systems
• Focus on practical solutions over perfectionism

What You can Expect

Real Ownership

You take full responsibility for your domain with a strong focus on sustainable impact and measurable results.

Room to Shape and Build

You actively shape your scope bring ideas to the table and influence strategic decisions.

Direct and Open Culture

Flat hierarchies transparent communication and fast decision-making processes.

Continuous Development

Training opportunities cross-functional learning formats and individual mentoring ensure constant professional and personal growth.

Modern Benefits & Flexibility

Hybrid working model workation options team and company events and financial support for lunch internet and public transport.

Equal Opportunity

Applications are welcome regardless of origin identity sexual orientation or disability. Candidates with disabilities will be given special consideration if equally qualified.

Why You Should Join

• You want impact not just responsibility. Your work directly influences product evolution and company growth.
• You want ownership not micro-management. You define priorities shape architecture decisions and drive execution.
• You want to lead while staying technical. You continue coding reviewing and shaping engineering excellence.
• You want growth in a scale-up environment where performance matters and bureaucracy does not slow you down.
• You want to build something meaningful - a platform that simplifies complex financial processes for an entire industry.
• You value open communication fast decisions and collaboration at eye level.

This role offers the opportunity to influence both people and product in one of Germanys fastest-growing fintech environments.

Your Impact

Lead & Develop

You take responsibility for highly qualified squads set clear direction provide structured feedback and create an environment where engineers can perform at their best.

Stay Hands-On

You remain actively involved in development - conducting code reviews implementing features resolving technical challenges and ensuring high engineering standards.

Drive Execution

You manage priorities and timelines in close collaboration with Product Owners. From detailed concept development to go-live you ensure focused and consistent delivery.

Think Iteratively

You believe in delivering value early. MVP-driven development and continuous iteration are part of your mindset.

Elevate Quality

You challenge existing structures and continuously improve architecture security and best practices.