Senior Full Stack Engineering Team Lead

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Team Lead Full Stack Engineering in Germany.

As a Team Lead Full Stack Engineer, you will shape the technical direction of a fast-growing EdTech platform, leading an interdisciplinary team to deliver scalable and innovative digital learning solutions. You will drive architectural decisions, modernize infrastructure, and implement best practices across frontend and backend systems. This role offers the opportunity to lead technical migration projects, enhance system performance, and foster a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. You will collaborate closely with product and cloud operations teams to deliver impactful solutions while mentoring your team and influencing the technical vision of the platform. Flexibility, autonomy, and a focus on technical excellence will be central to your daily work.

Accountabilities

• Lead the full-stack engineering team, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge sharing
• Define and execute the technical strategy for backend and frontend systems, including architectural decisions and technology roadmap
• Drive infrastructure modernization, including migration from ECS to Kubernetes and database consolidation from Neo4j to PostgreSQL
• Modernize frontend systems using technologies such as TypeScript, React, and Material UI, ensuring consistency with a design system
• Oversee system performance, scalability, and reliability, implementing best practices and code reviews
• Collaborate closely with Cloud Ops, Product Management, and other stakeholders to execute complex technical projects
  
  
  

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software development, including at least 3 years in a technical leadership role
• Strong expertise in Python (Django & FastAPI) and proficiency in TypeScript and React
• Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL, including query optimization, data modeling, and complex queries
• Experience with Kubernetes, Helm Charts, Datadog, and modern CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude or Cursor AI is a plus
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and balance technical excellence with business value
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of inspiring and leading a team effectively
• Fluent in English; proficiency in German is desirable
  
  
  

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid or fully remote work options
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of workation within Europe
• 28-30 vacation days per year, plus office closures on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• Two additional days per year for social engagement
• Subsidies for sports, lunch, or public transport (up to €50/month)
• Focus Friday meeting-free initiative for uninterrupted work
• Supportive onboarding and quarterly company-wide events (Allhands)
• Inclusive, diverse, and international team culture
  
  

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.

Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!