Engineering Manager with Java (m/f/n)

Your role: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, supporting performance and career development. Drive greenfield initiatives and large-scale projects from concept to production. Take ownership of new topics started from scratch and navigate ambiguity. Ensure timely, high-quality delivery through effective planning and execution. Provide technical leadership in architecture and engineering best practices. Partner closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to align priorities and outcomes. Support the team through leadership and organizational change. Continuously improve and standardize development processes. Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders. Must have: 6+ years of experience in software development. 2+ years of experience in people leadership. 2+ years of experience in project or delivery management. Strong technical background in Java. Experience in working within a containerised cloud-native environment (GCP/AWS). Very good command of English (B2+) in speech and writing. Experience with system design and modern engineering practices. Proven ability to lead change and build teams in evolving environments. Product mindset with end-to-end ownership. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in leveraging AI tools and large language models (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to enhance productivity, accelerate development, and solve complex problems. Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and a