Lead Engineer, Software Engineer, Software Architect

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

This is a high‑impact technical leadership role at the heart of a fast‑scaling global platform enabling borderless hiring and workforce management. As Lead Engineer, you will shape system architecture, drive technical excellence, and contribute hands‑on to the most complex parts of the codebase. You will work closely with product and engineering teams to design scalable, secure, and high‑performance solutions that power global payroll, compliance, and HR infrastructure.

Beyond architecture ownership, you will guide engineering direction, mentor developers, and help build a strong culture of quality and innovation. The role blends strategic technical leadership with meaningful hands‑on contribution. It is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys both building systems and elevating teams in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

• Lead the technical design of new features using Domain‑Driven Design (DDD) principles and scalable architecture practices
• Define and maintain the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader business and product objectives
• Actively contribute to the codebase (up to 40%), focusing on complex development tasks, technical enablers, and proof‑of‑concept initiatives
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high engineering standards, maintainability, and system reliability
• Document system architecture, workflows, and technical processes to ensure clarity and alignment across teams
• Set technical direction and help prioritize engineering initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders
• Mentor and support software engineers, fostering technical growth and continuous learning
• Participate in recruitment processes by evaluating and interviewing engineering candidates

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development, including at least 2 years in a Tech Lead or Architect role
• At least 3 years of experience building SaaS applications in production environments
• Proven experience designing and implementing service‑based or distributed architectures
• Experience with domains such as payroll, invoicing, or online payments is highly desirable
• Hands‑on experience integrating third‑party services into core systems
• Strong knowledge of API design (REST, gRPC, Graph
  
  QL) and API documentation standards (OpenAPI, Swagger)
• Experience with both SQL and No
  
  SQL databases, caching systems (e.g., Redis), and messaging/streaming tools (e.g., Kafka, MQ, Elasticsearch)
• Solid experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
• Proficiency in Python and Java
• Strong focus on security, scalability, and performance optimization
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a pragmatic, solution‑oriented mindset
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work independently when needed
• High ownership mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
• Strong communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience and seniority
• Fully remote‑first or hybrid working model depending on role requirements
• Asynchronous working environment supporting flexibility and autonomy
• Opportunity to work from abroad for short periods
• Strong career growth and internal development opportunities
• Company‑provided hardware and tools from day one
• Inclusive, international, and fast‑growing team environment
• Mission‑driven work focused on enabling global access to employment opportunities