Company
Hogrefe Digital Solutions builds the Hogrefe Test System (HTS)—a modern platform for delivering and managing digital psychological assessments. Our tools are used by professionals in clinical settings, education, and HR to support decisions that matter: more accurate diagnoses, better-fit roles, and learning approaches tailored to individuals. What makes this work distinctive is the combination of real-world impact and scientific rigor. Hogrefe has a long-standing reputation in psychological publishing and research partnerships, and that heritage carries into HTS: the product is developed with a strong focus on reliability, validity, data quality, and responsible use. You will help evolve a product at the intersection of technology and behavioral science—building features that enable secure test delivery, scalable workflows, and a great user experience for professionals. You’ll collaborate closely with psychologists, researchers, and product teams, translating evidence-based methods into high-quality software that’s trusted by practitioners across sectors.
Description
Right now, Hogrefe Digital Solutions GmbH is looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead engineering teams (4-12 engineers) developing the Hogrefe Test System (HTS) - a web platform for comprehensive psychological online assessments. The role combines team management, technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
Tasks:
* Lead, hire, mentor and develop engineering teams (4-12 engineers) while fostering inclusive, high-performing culture
* Shape technical direction and set standards for quality, scalability, speed of delivery
* Take ownership for team software - ensuring robustness, maintainability, operational excellence
* Promote Agile, DevOps, CI/CD practices and healthy code review processes
* Collaborate with Product Owners to assess feasibility, prioritize backlog for business impact
* Bridge team ↔ stakeholders, partner with Head of Engineering and other EMs for knowledge sharing
* Guide system architecture and software design, encourage innovation and best practice
Must-have:
* 4+ years proven leadership managing software engineering teams (hiring, mentoring, performance)
* Previous hands-on Software Engineer experience (Java and/or modern frontend web technologies - required for team credibility)
* Strong track record delivering projects (technical excellence + timely execution)
* Deep understanding of Agile, DevOps, CI/CD methodologies
* Fluent German and English (spoken/written)
Nice-to-have:
* Experience coordinating in-house development with external/outsourced partners
* Product collaboration experience
Benefits and conditions:
* Contract : Permanent (full-time 35-38h/week or part-time)
* Vacation : 30 days paid (+4 above German minimum)
* Flex hours : 7am-8pm, family-friendly flexibility
* Perks : Hogrefe Bike leasing, team sports, health days, fruit/relaxation areas
* Culture : On-the-job training, certifications, team events, continuous improvement focus
* Meaningful work : Contribute to human psychology assessment platforms