IntroDo you have a passion for software engineering — and want to help to shape the strategic direction of this area at reisetopia while contributing to the company's overall growth? Then become a part of our expansion plans as a Engineering Lead (m/f/x) in Berlin We will welcome you into our team that enjoys facing new challenges every day. Driven by the conviction that teamwork is the key to success, we will achieve great things together.What you will do at reisetopiaAs Engineering Lead (m/f/x), you will take on a central role in defining the technological direction and strategy, ensuring the scalability, security and reliability of our digital products. You will lead and mentor a top-notch engineering team, foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, and drive the development of solutions that directly contribute to the growth and success of our business. By aligning technology with business objectives, you will establish robust systems and processes while empowering your team to deliver outstanding user experiences and set high standards of engineering excellence. Your main areas of responsibility will include:You oversee all projects & tickets together with the Engineering Manager to predict approximate execution timelines, matching actual timelinesYou own product delivery and therefore, you are building efficient, scalable processes on how engineering work gets done together with our product teamYou are responsible for hiring new developers, assessing current capacities and proactively suggesting additions for the team, keeping budgets in mindYou conduct yearly goal setting, feedback & result meetings with selected senior employees to fuel their developmentYou contribute actively to the company's strategic development as part of the management teamYou own the communication with all stakeholders, including our product lead, and make sure that priorities are alignedYou keep up with industry trends, encourage innovation, and create opportunities for the engineering team to grow and develop their skillsYou communicate company and project goals to engineering teamYou will focus with the following technical priorities & objectives: Technical enhancement and scalable expansion of your suitespot hotel searchFocus on improving load times for both reisetopia website and the suitespot hotel searchDevelopment and expansion of our financial comparison tools as well as new technical solutionsWhat qualifications we expect from youConsidering the job as a Engineering Lead (m/f/x) we are explicitly looking for someone, who is fully committed from the first day on and who is passionate about leading our team and implementing our tech projects. Therefore, we require the following qualifications:7+ years of professional experience in full-stack development and a minimum of 3 years in a leadership roleStrong communication skills and proven team leadership capabilitiesExcellent analytical and strategic thinking skillsExcellent & proven problem-solving skillsExperience with the following technologiesStrong understanding of modern TypeScript programmingExperience in the frontend libraries React and Redux (or similar)Experience in backend frameworks like ExpressKnowledge using databases like MongoDB and PostgresKnowledge using testing tools like Jest and Playwright, Selenium or CypressKnowledge in UI/UXKnowledge in and different rendering strategiesIdeally experience in WordPress development (plugins and themes)Knowledge using serverless functions like AWS LambdaKnowledge using DevOps tools like GitHub Actions, Ansible, Jenkins and/or DockerExtensive experience managing complex projects and implementing process optimizations with measurable impactIn-depth experience in creating and managing a scalable technical architectureExperience in page speed optimization and SEO optimization are a plusIdeally, experience working in a startup, especially in an ever evolving agile teamFluency in English - German language skills are a plusTechnical guidance, daily fun at work, and a proactive approach are the pillars of every job at reisetopia. They form the foundation of how we work, grow, and achieve success together. With the right balance of expertise, positivity, and initiative, every challenge becomes an opportunity to learn, and every day brings the chance to create something meaningful.What you can expect from reisetopiaWorking for reisetopia is not like any other job - we really mean it.We are ambitious - We are encouraging - We are aiming for a joint goalIn the middle of the capital city, we offer you a young and agile working environment. As core elements of reisetopia's DNA, flexible working hours and options for home or travel office make the working day particularly dynamic. The annual salary for this position is between 80,000 euros and 100,000 euros gross, depending on your experience and qualifications. Furthermore, we offer a lot in return for your commitment - from unbelievable team trips and team events to one-of-a-kind promotion opportunities. We welcome you in a familial atmosphere and offer a whole range of add-ons to enhance your working day: Best working conditions in our office located close to Potsdamer PlatzDeutschlandticket or job bikeLunch allowance and catering every WednesdayInternal and external education and training opportunities worth 500 euros per yearFree barista coffee and various cold drinksSnacks and fresh fruitsFlat hierarchies and short decision-making processesOpportunities to implement your own projectsCashback for booking via reisetopia HotelsHighest possible tax-free relocation support for your move to BerlinModern and simple working time tracking with full flexibilityActive support through free and anonymous coaching for improving mental healthExclusive employee discounts for shopping, travel and much moreFor you to get to know our product personally, you will also receive a free weekend with reisetopia Hotels benefits at the Waldorf Astoria Berlin Ready to start your journey? We are looking forward to receiving your application, in which you show us why you are the perfect fit for our ambitious teamAbout usreisetopia aims on becoming the leading luxury travel platform, combining traditional values like personal service with modern technology and a unique product. The luxury travel revolution has already expanded from Germany to Austria, Switzerland and France, but that's just the beginning.With our unique approach of combining an exclusive selection of the world's best hotels with various service elements like lightspeed responses, current travel information, limited time deals and informative guides, we offer an industry-leading product for today's luxury traveller and everyone who wants to become one.In just three years, reisetopia has become the leading platform for luxury travel in Germany and Austria. With an audience of more than two million page impressions per month, more than active newsletter followers and more than 8.000 active luxury hotel clients, we are the market leader for personalized luxury travel in German speaking markets.Our revolution has already expanded to France and Switzerland, where we haven proven our concept to be perfectly internationalizable. With our aim to become market leader for individual luxury travel, we plan on expanding our one-of-a-kind product to further markets in Europe, North America as well as Asia.Despite the Covid-19 crisis, we were able to grow our team from 10 employees in 2019 more than 40 today - and that's just the beginning of our journey. Our avid team is already aiming on getting to the next