Software Engineering Lead; m​/f​/d

Everyone's story matters. Come shape your story with us at Riverty.

But where does that take you?

To one of our 30 hybrid work spaces – designed for exchanging ideas, learning from others, and shaping the way we work. An international community of over 4,000 people, representing almost 80 nationalities across 11 countries. United by one mission:
Combining empathy, advanced technology and data-driven insights to keep people and businesses in flow. With payments made for them. So that they don't have to worry about it.

And there's more: We are part of the family-owned Bertelsmann group. Established. Corporate. In a fast-paced industry. We enable flexible payments in various industries, simplifying the financial management of known brands and helping people repay debt to build financial confidence. In short: shaping Fin Tech.

Everything we do, starts with you. Together with you, we build the most human-centric fintech. To enable everyone’s future financial growth.

We are looking for a

Software Engineering Lead (m/f/d)

(unlimited, full-time) Join our team at our location in Berlin, Verl, Tallinn

In the role of Software Engineering Lead, you are responsible for driving technical excellence, architectural integrity and delivery performance within your domain. You lead and empower engineers, shape the technical direction in alignment with business goals, and ensure high-quality, sustainable software delivery while building a high-performing team and culture of continuous improvement.

As a Software Engineering Lead you will:

• Lead, inspire and guide a cross-functional team of software engineers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive environment
• Drive performance, productivity, and career development of engineering team members, including hiring, onboarding and the full employee lifecycle
• Define and own the technical direction within your domain, ensuring alignment with overarching architectural principles and long-term system health
• Define and drive the technical direction of your domain, ensuring high-quality, secure and scalable software delivery aligned with architectural standards
• Collaborate closely with Product and stakeholders to prioritise work, balance delivery with technical debt, and ensure long-term system stability
• Provide hands-on technical guidance, coaching and mentorship to engineers, supporting continuous learning and development
• Drive adoption of modern engineering practices and ways of working, continuously improving team efficiency and delivery performance
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, leveraging emerging technologies and encouraging experimentation and retrospectives
• Apply business and domain understanding to guide technical decisions and ensure outcomes contribute to product and business goals
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders on both technical and people-related topics

To excel in this role, you need:

• Strong ability to build trusted relationships with engineers and lead by example through both technical credibility and interpersonal skills
• Technical background in software development in cross-functional and distributed environments
• Experience or strong interest in architecture, engineering practices and technical decision-making
• Experience supporting recruitment processes (sourcing, interviews, evaluation)
• Ability to navigate complexity and capture both domain and technical context effectively

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in a tech environment
• Experience working in product-oriented organisations
• Willingness to familiarise yourself with relevant local laws
• Lead by example through strong collaboration and visible presence with the team

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We want to be a fair and inclusive employer. We value the diverse perspectives that a diverse workforce brings to the table. Therefore, we are actively looking for people who enrich our company through their identity, background and personal experiences, with or without a disability.

• At Riverty, you can be who you are. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and a culture of appreciation, enriched by our employee networks.
• Prioritize your health with supported sports and leisure activities.
• Take advantage of our numerous training and development opportunities! Enhance your skills with training offered by the Bertelsmann University, language courses, or leadership training.
• Benefit from our discounts on Bertelsmann products and financial incentives.
• With our diverse work models, you can tailor your work to your preferences. Take advantage of mobile office, flexible working hours, and part-time models.