Head of Technology

vor 6 Monaten

Berlin, Deutschland Smava GmbH Vollzeit

We are smava - the online loan comparison platform. We make loans transparent, fair and affordable With more than 300.000 satisfied customers, we are one of the biggest FinTech companies in Germany. Become a part of our vision to shape the digital future of the consumer loan market now

Our cross-functional Product & Tech teams are organized along the customer journey, each being completely in charge of their corresponding part of our platform. They operate in a vastly autonomous and self-managed way: we live up to our belief in flat hierarchies and self-organized network structures where leadership often happens in a lateral manner and teams are enabled to participate in decision-making within our exciting roadmap. This empowers everyone to a great extent - by taking true ownership and sharing responsibility amongst all colleagues.

YOUR NEW TEAM

We are looking for a Head of Technology to join our Product & Tech department with main focus on execution delivery, system architecture, and stability of our platform. We are a department of 60 multi-national colleagues distributed in 10 cross-functional teams mainly based in Berlin, Hamburg and Braunschweig. Together, we are responsible for the very heart of our business - our TEAL platform - enabling the best-in-class loan comparison experience for B2C customers, affiliates and B2B partners.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Support the teams with execution and delivery of high-quality features and improvements in line with agreed concepts, our technical guidelines and architecture
- Do concept sparring and reviews with regard to approach and effort estimations
- Define and oversee the decision-making process on system architecture and technical roadmap
- Work closely with the teams, POs, Product & Tech leads and stakeholders from other departments to gain deep understanding of the platform, processes and according business needs
- Lead by example and explain WHY in a collaborative manner

YOUR PROFILE
- You are hands-on, an empathetic leader and enthusiastic about driving things forward while working in a highly collaborative environment
- You have at least 3 years of experience heading a group of tech teams and the establishment of excellent tech execution and delivery
- You have actively participated in building / running tech organizations within bigger startup-like companies or ideally grown-ups with flat hierarchies, experience in network organizations and/or servant leadership is a plus
- You are used to work in a data and KPI-intensive environment relying on an event-based architecture and data platforms
- You have experience with React and NextJS
- You are deeply adept at NodeJs, Typescript and Golang in the backend
- You are able to lead discussions on cloud infrastructures with containerized microservices in AWS and Kubernetes (EKS)
- You are proficient in English, both written and spoken, and have a good command of German

What we offer
- An open and dynamic working environment with a diverse and multicultural team composed of more than 50 nationalities
- We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Together as one team - and with our variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds - we actively stand by our mission of representing different diversity groups within the company
- Internal career programs, further training opportunities & language courses (German)
- A modern office located at the center of the city and with fully equipped facilities, including a rooftop and relax spaces
- We celebrate our successes together We are frequently coming together for events like the company lunch, table tennis tournament or our summer party
- Thanks to our Uber Eats partnership, you can get your subsidized lunch delivered to the office
- For your relaxation there are 30 days of vacation. Parents benefit from 10 additional child-sick-days
- For your physical and mental health, we cooperate with sports providers and offer weekly sports activities in our offices
- We support social projects and cover part of the costs of your public transportation ticket so you can travel in an environmentally conscious way
- A subsidized company pension plan

Interested?

**Contact**: Felipe Alemany (Team Lead - Tech Recruiting)

At smava we celebrate diversity and stand for an environment that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We're committed to equal employment and development opportunities regardless of gender identity or expression, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, colour, disability, culture or place of origin.

Do you want to learn more about us?

**Visit our career page**:
**or our Instagram profile**:

  • Head of Technology

    vor 2 Wochen

    Berlin, Deutschland Impala Search Vollzeit

    Our client is one of Germany's leading FinTech companies, renowned for its robust and innovative solutions in the financial technology sector. With partnerships with major banks like Deutsche Bank and CommerzBank, they are at the forefront of the industry, serving over 400,000 customers and setting the standard in the DACH region.Role Overview:The Head of...

  • Head of Engineering

    vor 6 Monaten

    Berlin, Deutschland Valyria Technology GmbH Vollzeit

    **Your Responsibilities**: - ** Strategy Shaper** - You inspire as a tech leader, shaping the technology strategy and vision across the entire company including engineering and data. Therefore, you involve important stakeholders like our Head of Product and our COO - ** Technical Visionary** - You oversee the execution of the technical roadmap in...

  • Head of Sales

    vor 6 Monaten

    Berlin, Deutschland Seez App Technology LTD Vollzeit

    **General Information**: Seez is an innovative end-to-end automotive Tech company that is revolutionizing the car buying experience for customers and car selling experience for car dealers and importers. Our scalable, data-driven technology brings all phases of the vehicle buying and selling process to consumers wherever they are and offers an extensive...

  • CTO (Chief Technology Officer) / Head of

    vor 5 Monaten

    Berlin, Deutschland Cardino Vollzeit

    Cardino is a Seed-stage German startup launched in 2022 that's making waves in the used EV market. By facilitating easier buying and selling of used electric vehicles, we're not just driving commerce but also propelling the energy transition toward sustainability. Our elite team hails from Berlin's startup scene with experience at McKinsey, Rocket Internet,...

  • Head of ERP

    vor 8 Monaten

    Berlin, Deutschland Levy Professionals Vollzeit

    Head of ERP to lead the digital transformation for one of our major clients! In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the implementation of SAP systems and technology. Lead a team of SAP professionals and deal with senior stakeholders to drive digital transformation. **Key Requirements** - Experience leading and building teams of SAP...

  • Head of Engineering

    vor 6 Monaten

    Berlin, Deutschland TechBiz Global GmbH Vollzeit

    **About TechBiz Global** TechBiz Global is a leading recruitment and software development company. Our diverse, globally distributed team provides IT recruitment, outstaffing, outsourcing, software development, and different consulting services with a primary focus on making our partners achieve their business goals successfully. With headquarters in...

  • Head of Sales

    vor 1 Monat

    Berlin, Deutschland Seez App Technology LTD Vollzeit

    **General Information**: We are looking for an enthusiastic senior profile to help us drive our sales and revenue success as we expand into new countries in Europe. If you're a proactive and dynamic leader who likes to work under challenging targets, loves to build new business lines, thrives in a dynamic sales environment and is willing to roll up...

  • Head of Technology

    vor 6 Monaten

    Berlin, Deutschland Table.Media GmbH Vollzeit

    Der Umbruch in den Medien ist eine Chance, die Table Media mit Ihnen zusammen ergreifen möchte. Als unabhängiges digitales Medienunternehmen mit über 80 Mitarbeitenden in Berlin steht Table Media für qualitativ hochwertigen Journalismus („deep journalism“). Unsere Professional Briefings für die entscheidenden Köpfe in ausgewählten Fachgebieten...

  • Head of Engineering

    vor 6 Monaten

    Berlin, Deutschland TechBiz Global GmbH Vollzeit

    About TechBiz GlobalTechBiz Global is a leading recruitment and software development company. Our diverse, globally distributed team provides IT recruitment, outstaffing, outsourcing, software development, and different consulting services with a primary focus on making our partners achieve their business goals successfully.With headquarters in Germany we...

  • Head of Product

    vor 1 Monat

    Berlin, Deutschland TechBiz Global GmbH Vollzeit

    TechBiz Global is a leading IT recruitment company. We provide IT recruitment, outstaffing, outsourcing, software development, and different consulting services, focused on successfully achieving our partners’ recruitment goals. At TechBiz, we celebrate diversity and are promoting an inclusive environment.Our international clients and partners are located...

  • Head of Operations

    vor 7 Monaten

    Berlin, Deutschland Shift Vollzeit

    **Head of Operations DACH** **Berlin or UK based** Shift is a rapidly growing marketplace disrupting the logistics industry. Our teams create solutions using technology to solve everyday logistics problems. These solutions create opportunities for drivers, businesses, retailers and consumers to move big and bulky things in a way they haven’t before. We...

  • Head of Client Services

    vor 6 Monaten

    Berlin, Deutschland MRM Vollzeit

    Head of Client Services MRM Germany Frankfurt or Berlin MRM is seeking a Head of Client Services to lead our team in Germany. You’ll own and develop our relationship with several key clients whilst playing a pivotal role in identifying and converting opportunities for us to grow. The Responsibilities: We’re looking for an experienced...

  • Head of ERP

    vor 6 Monaten

    Berlin, Deutschland SystemsAccountants Vollzeit

    Join a leading international technology company as Head of ERP. Having implemented Oracle Netsuite as the Cloud ERP solution, the company is looking for someone with strong Business Systems and ERP management knowledge to drive improvements for the ERP landscape and integrated systems. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Logistics,...

  • Head of Operations

    vor 3 Wochen

    Berlin, Deutschland Quantica GmbH Vollzeit

    Your missionQuantica is an additive manufacturing technology company that has developed its own printhead technology. Our novel printhead technology enables professionals to print using functional materials previously deemed impossible.Quantica´s headquarters is located in Berlin at Innovationspark Wuhlheide. We employ people from a multitude of...

  • Head of Engineering

    vor 1 Monat

    Berlin, Deutschland Radilink Vollzeit

    **About Radilink** Join Radilink and play a key role in the stablecoin network. Our state-of-the-art API framework provides 24/7 infrastructure for global transactions with stablecoin-powered transfers that are fast, low-cost, and fully compliant with regulatory standards. **About The Role**: We’re looking for a Head of Engineering to drive and execute...

  • Head of SRE

    vor 1 Monat

    Berlin, Deutschland Glocomms Vollzeit

    Our client is seeking a Head of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to lead and enhance their SRE organization, responsible for the reliability and scalability of a high-stakes SaaS platform used by Fortune 500 customers. This role is ideal for an accomplished SRE leader ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic start-up environment, driving the...

  • Head of Legal

    vor 6 Monaten

    Berlin, Deutschland OnHires Vollzeit

    **Our client** is looking for a **Head of Legal** to join their team! **About company** A group of fintech projects that builds and improves the world’s infrastructure using blockchain technology. Our client is a new-generation cryptocurrency financial service and crypto banking for businesses and individuals that allows you to buy, sell, hold and...

  • Head of Partnerships

    vor 3 Wochen

    Berlin, Deutschland Wolt Vollzeit

    **Company Description** Wolt is a Finnish technology company and we’re best known for our food delivery platform. Food delivery was just a start, and now we are expanding our platform with other business verticals in retail and grocery. We’ve grown significantly in the last years, expanding our operations from just four countries across the Nordics, to...

  • Head of Operations

    vor 3 Wochen

    Berlin, Deutschland Quantica GmbH Vollzeit

    **Your mission**: Quantica is an additive manufacturing technology company that has developed its own printhead technology. Our novel printhead technology enables professionals to print using functional materials previously deemed impossible. Quantica´s headquarters is located in Berlin at Innovationspark Wuhlheide. We employ people from a multitude of...

  • Head of Information Technology

    vor 6 Monaten

    Berlin, Deutschland Amia Energy GmbH Vollzeit

    **Join our team!**: Are you passionate about the energy transition and a greentech start-up is exactly what you're looking for? Do you find it easy to organise yourself independently and enjoy communicating with different stakeholders? Are you planning the next step on the career ladder and want to be part of an inspiring team? Then join us in contributing...