Lead Engineer

We're looking for people who want to help shape the future with us. As part of SPRIND - The Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation, we think and work like a start-up, combining public purpose with entrepreneurial spirit.

Our mission in the "Mein Bildungsraum" project is to unlock the digital potential of education in Germany. To achieve this, we are building an infrastructure that enables learners and educational institutions across the entire educational journey, from early education to lifelong learning, to manage data and services digitally, securely, and with full data sovereignty, while ensuring interoperability across Europe.

In doing so, we are laying the foundation for a digital, future-ready, and resilient education ecosystem.

With Mein Bildungsraum, we are creating the technical infrastructure for a modern, future-ready education ecosystem. It empowers learners to manage their individual educational records in one place - laying the foundation for a digital, connected, and forward-looking education system.

We are looking to fill the position of a

Lead Engineer (m/f/d)

Full-time, based in Leipzig/ Berlin and/or remote, fixed-term until December 31, 2026, with an extension intended.

Your role:

At SPRIND, we are driving the digital transformation of Germany's education landscape. As our Lead Engineer you will ensure that our platform can be rolled out smoothly nationwide. You will lead both the technical and organizational direction of our software delivery, build, manage, and further develop a strong team of developers.

What you will achieve:

• Develop and implement a long-term technology vision and future-proof architecture that actively supports the digital transformation of the public sector
• Lead, mentor and scale high-performing platform and engineering teams to deliver modern, efficient, and secure digital services
• Ensure smooth delivery processes and continuous quality improvement through process optimization and engineering excellence
• Align product and technology roadmaps through close, cross-functional collaboration
• Establish and enhance standards in the areas of security, reliability, and compliance, taking public sector regulations and sustainability goals into account
• Drive architectural decisions through overseeing the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient software architectures, ensuring the use of modern and open-source technologies
• Vendor and stakeholder collaborations you serve as the primary technical liaison for Product Management, Executive Leadership, and external partners, translating complex requirements into actionable engineering plans.

How you convince us:

• Several years of Management experience in software development, ideally in complex or regulated IT environments
• Strategic and technical expertise in software architecture, cloud infrastructures, and modern development processes
• Understanding of the specific requirements of the public sector (e.g., security, data protection, sustainability, operability)
• Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to inspire people to share a common vision
• Excellent command of English; German language skills are an advantage
• Passion for digital transformation, open technologies, and socially effective IT

What we offer:

• Varied tasks in a dynamic and future-oriented organization at the interface of science, business, and politics
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development
• An attractive compensation aligned with the responsibilities of the role and in accordance with SPRINDS's guidelines

Excited to join us? We can't wait to receive your application until December,