Team Lead Software Engineering (f/m/x)

OUR BACKGROUND
 
IONITY is enabling electric travel for everyone. Within four years, we have built Europe’s largest, fastest, and greenest highway charging network which is open to electric vehicles of all brands. As we continue to grow, we make our contribution to decarbonize the mobility sector by accelerating the shift to e-Mobility. 
We are a joint venture of BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, Hyundai Motor Group, Mercedes-Benz AG and the Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche. 
Come and join us now: there has never been a more exciting time to be part of our industry! 
We have our headquarters in Munich, with additional offices in Dortmund and outside Oslo, Norway. 

YOUR MISSION 
As the Team Lead Software Engineering, you will play a key role in driving technical excellence, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring the successful delivery of software solutions. You’ll lead a team of skilled engineers, setting the technical vision while maintaining a balance between leadership responsibilities and hands-on mentality. 

• Guide and mentor a team of software engineers to achieve project goals and professional growth.
• Shape the technical direction andsupportthe development of scalable, high-quality software solutions.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with Product Owners, Architects, and other stakeholders to deliver aligned and innovative solutions.
• Proactively communicate technical challenges and risks to the broader department,advocating forsolutions and ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Promote best practices, code quality standards, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and incorporate relevant advancements into the team’s workflows and products.

You are a technically skilled and people-oriented professional who thrives in leading teams and delivering high-impact software solutions. You balance strategic thinking with hands-on expertise and are committed to empowering your team to succeed. 

• Experience in modern software development and delivery practices including Continuous Integration/Delivery/Deployment
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage teams in an agile environment.
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and scalable system design.
• Analyticalthinkerwith a proactive approach toidentifyingand resolving technical challenges.
• Experience handling technical escalations,providingclear guidance under pressure, and ensuring swift resolution of critical issues.
• Experience working with external suppliers to onboard and integrate development resources, ensuring technical standards and collaboration.
• Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s or Master’sdegree with 5+ years of professional software engineering experience(preferablein leading agile development teams)
• Collaborative mindset with a strong focus on team cohesion and shared success.
• Passion for learning and keeping up with the latest industry trends and tools.

IDEALLY YOU HAVE 

• Hands-on experience working in agile environments, preferably with theSAFe(Scaled Agile Framework)methodology.
• Experience leading teams in complex, multi-team agile settings with cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools to enhance team productivity and streamline development pipelines.
• Proven experience working with distributed or remote teams across different time zones.