Software Engineering Team Leader (f/m/d)

Do you want to be part of one of the fastest-growing AI companies in Supply Chain Risk Management?

At Prewave, we are dedicated to unlocking an unprecedented level of efficiency, transparency and resilience in the supply chain for our customers. We pioneer supply chain risk management with our AI-powered solutions, analysing traditional and social media in 50+ languages and predicting risks and disruptions all over the world. We help our clients to achieve a sustainable supply chain and to prevent any setbacks.

We are already a trusted partner of AbInBev, BMW, Kärcher, PwC, Porsche and many more. With the increasing importance and attention to supply chain due diligence in Europe, we grow every day, and so does our team! 

We are looking for a Software Engineering Team Leader in our Data Science department to join us on this exciting journey!

As our new Software Engineering Team Leader at Prewave, you will… 

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers groups to deliver high-quality solutions

• Work with a variety of modern technologies (Scala, Scala-js, NoSql Databases and such) in a cloud environment

• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project requirements and timelines

• Help to architect and design scalable and maintainable software solutions

• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices

• Coordinate with other teams to integrate software components and ensure seamless functionality

• Provide guidance and support to team members as needed

Must haves

• 7+ years of experience in software development, especially using JVM languages like Scala or Java

• Demonstrated experience team leadership 

• Deep understanding of software development methodologies and best practices

• Experience in designing and implementing scalable and distributed systems

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Effective communication and leadership abilities

Bonus points for

• Experience with functional programming paradigms

• Experience in working in high growth environments, including structural and organisational transformations

• Familiarity with Akka, Play Framework, or other Scala frameworks

• Knowledge of cloud technologies such as GCP or AWS 

• Previous experience in Agile or Scrum environments

• Contribution to open-source projects or technical communities

• Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment pipelines

• An extensive compensation package
  According to our collective agreement, the minimum salary for this role is EUR 3,724 gross per month, however the higher packages are likely based on your qualifications and experience and might include a combination of fixed salary and bonus.

• A dynamic team in an open and inclusive work atmosphere 
  As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re dedicated to building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. 

• Various opportunities to develop your career within the company
  We are committed to building our team spirit based on mutual respect and support. We help each other achieve personal and shared goals.

• Opportunity to be part of a highly innovative Austrian tech startup
  We blaze the trail in our field, and we strive to help large firms ensure ethical and sustainable practices throughout their entire supply-chain processes.

• A family-friendly environment
  We offer flexible working hours and home-office possibilities to support a healthy work-life balance.