Lead Software Engineer

We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!

The Role

• Spend approximately 70% of your time on hands-on development in production code.
• Dedicate the remaining time to team leadership, including code reviews, pairing, and unblocking team members.
• Drive the establishment of team standards, processes, documentation, and a robust review culture.
• Ensure predictable delivery and high-quality output within the team.
• Support two developers transitioning to PHP backend development.
• Collaborate closely with the CTO/Architect on architecture and project direction.

What You'll Need

• Several years of production experience with a strong senior developer background.
• Proficient in at least one backend language, with a willingness to work with PHP.
• Proven ability to lead technically through mentorship and example, rather than authority.
• Desire to grow into a technical lead role; prior lead experience is a plus.
• Fluency in German (B2/C1 level) is mandatory for team collaboration.
• Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka/Redis Streams) and Linux/NixOS is beneficial.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Significant impact in a small, visible team where your standards shape development practices.
• Opportunity to grow into a lead role, influencing team processes and quality.
• Collaboration with a CTO/Architect and a diverse engineering team.

Apply via Haystack today!