Head of engineering (m/f/d)

Direct message the job poster from Code Compass 🧭


Director of IT Recruitment @CodeCompass 🧭 Connecting IT professionals with opportunities across the DACH and US region


Head of Engineering - (Cyber Security)

Join our client, a cutting-edge cyber security company based in Germany, dedicated to protecting organizations from ever‑evolving digital threats. They are seeking a highly motivated Head of Engineering to lead and collaborate with their expert team in developing innovative solutions that secure critical data and infrastructures worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to work with state‑of‑the‑art technologies, including:

* Node.js
* React
* Microservices
* Event‑First Architecture
* Agile
* Scrum
* Kanban
* Kafka
* TypeScript
* Kubernetes (K8s)
* DevOps
* System Architecture
* Postgres SQL
* Python
* Machine Learning (ML)
* LLM API
* Component Design


About the Role

As a Head of Engineering, you will be integral to designing secure, scalable, and high‑performing systems end‑to‑end. You will architect and guide the development of React frontends and Node.js‑based microservices, set engineering standards, mentor other software engineers, and drive technical decisions across platforms. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and security experts to deliver solutions that leverage Kafka, Kubernetes (K8s), and DevOps practices.


Requirements

* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
* Proven track record as a senior/principal software engineer building distributed systems.
* Deep experience with Node.js and React, including microservices at scale.
* Strong understanding of System Architecture.


Nice to Have

* Experience with Kafka, TypeScript, Kubernetes, and DevOps.
* Background in Machine Learning (ML) / LLM APIs.
* Solid understanding of SQL (Postgres).
* Flexible hybrid/remote options.
* Professional development opportunities in cyber security technologies.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further inquiries or to apply for similar positions, please submit your updated CV to George.Gourley@CodeCompass.co.uk.


Seniority level

* Mid‑Senior level


Employment type

* Full‑time


Job function

* Information Technology, Engineering, and Other
* Staffing and Recruiting, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Technology, Information and Media

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Code Compass 🧭 by 2x

Get notified about new Head of Engineering jobs in Hamburg, Germany.

#J-18808-Ljbffr