Head of Software Engineering

Department: Leadership

Employment Type: Permanent employee

Schedule: Full-time

Seniority: Executive/VP/Director

Location: Wien

As Head of Software Engineering at SQUER, you are responsible for developing and growing our service portfolio around system design, architecture, and modern software engineering. With a strong consulting background and a focus on business development, you drive the strategic direction of your business unit, strengthen client relationships, and expand SQUER’s market position. As a charismatic and empathetic leader, you inspire your team and create an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth.

• Development and implementation of a (growth) strategy for the business unit.
• Responsible for the operational business, including planning, implementing, and monitoring projects, budgets, and operational metrics.
• Identify market trends and customer needs and perform competitive analysis to adapt and evolve the service offerings.
• Build and nurture relationships with clients and partners to strengthen SQUER’s market presence and open new business opportunities.
• Monitor and analyze customer satisfaction to ensure long-term partnerships and continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop your team to enable high performance and sustainable growth.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, openness, and innovation to ensure successful company growth and development.
• Collaboration with other departments, such as other business units, sales, and marketing, to create synergies and ensure the achievement of company goals.

• You have a strong background in software development, extensive experience with enterprise- as well as event-driven architectures (Kafka or similar), and a good understanding of how to integrate and migrate software systems (Strangler Fig, CDC, Micro Frontends, API design, etc.).
• Hands-on consulting experience and a strong track record in developing client relationships and driving business growth.
• Proven experience in planning, executing, and monitoring projects, budgets, and operational metrics.
• Passion for working with people and building long-term relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders. You also understand your role as a mediator and have a problem-solver mindset.
• You describe yourself as a charismatic leader with high empathy, a strong performance orientation, and excellent social skills.
• You possess excellent German and English language skills in both written and verbal communication, and communication skills are among your strengths.

Why You'll Love Working at SQUER:
 

• Ownership & Responsibility: at SQUER, we believe in empowering our team. In our flat hierarchies, your ideas and actions matter more than titles. Take the reins, make an impact and grow with us. 
• Learn & Grow: Tap into a € 5.000 annual training budget to sharpen your skills and take advantage of our in-house Leadership Academy. Join and be part of our active tech community through meetups, hackathons and training sessions. Get up to 40h/year additional time off for your personal education.
• Exciting Challenges & Real Impact: Dive into diverse projects where your work truly makes a difference – for our clients and for SQUER.
• Flexibility for Performance: Benefit from hybrid work options, flexible hours, workations within the EU, and additional vacation days – giving you the freedom to perform at your best.
• Tailored Tools for Success: Choose your preferred hardware configuration to suit your working style.
• We Value You: Beyond perks and benefits, we offer a competitive annual salary to recognize your exceptional contributions.
• Be Part of a Thriving Team Culture: At SQUER, collaboration and connection are at the heart of what we do. Through open communication, shared successes, and meaningful team events – including our annual SQUER offsite – we cultivate a culture where everyone feels valued and inspired to grow together.
• A Perks-Packed Workplace: Work in a central office with a spacious terrace and BBQ, enjoy free lunch in the office, MyClubs sports membership, and either a free “Wiener Linien” ticket or a partial contribution to the “Klimaticket”. Plus, benefit from free massages, referral bonuses, Corporate Benefits, and JobRad. Annual employee presents and a monthly team breakfast add extra value to your work experience.

Our employees are our most valuable asset, which is why we honour their exceptional work with not only a variety of benefits, but also a fair annual salary starting at € 85.000,- including over time - with the possibility of overpayment depending on qualifications and experience.