> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/122471-lead-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/122471-lead-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** eSquirrel GmbH - **Location:** Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** €48,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Android Software Development, Apple IOS, Apple Xcode, Automation of Tests, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Databases, Hibernate (Java), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), PostgreSQL, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Scrum Methodology, Queueing Systems, TypeScript, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Kotlin, Heroku, AngularJS, Front End Software Development - **Published:** May 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.augsburger-allgemeine.de/job/lead-software-engineer-wmd-60 ## About the Role * You have 5+ years of experience in backend and frontend development and are proficient in + Java/Kotlin (preferably incl Spring Boot, Hibernate/jOOQ) + PostgreSQL (or comparable database) + TypeScript with React (incl HTML, CSS, Javascript, possibly AngularJS) + Heroku/AWS (or comparable PaaS/IaaS Clouds incl Monitoring, Message Queues, Multi-tenancy, Error Reporting) * You have worked in a SCRUM/Kanban environment and enjoy it. Any certificates (e.g., Professional Scrum Developer) are an advantage. * You are interested in native Android and iOS apps. Maybe you have even developed one before? Knowledge in Android (Kotlin, Java, Android SDK) / iOS (Swift, XCode) is an advantage. ## Description Tschechien Veröffentlicht: 22.12.2021 IT / Telekommunikation Festanstellung 5 - 10 Jahre Berufserfahrung 31.000€ bis 40.000€ pro Jahr eSquirrel is a multiple award-winning teaching and learning companion and one of the most exciting EdTech startups in the German-speaking world. That's not our claim alone, but also the jurors of GESA, the Global EdTech Startup Awards, whose DACH final we just won. Therefore, we would like to grow further and need a Lead Software Engineer, who will drive the further development of our platform in consultation with our CTO in a growing team., * Leading all stages of product development - from conception to live operation * Implementing new features in an agile environment * Increasing quality and stability by writing automated tests and improving existing processes * Technical lead for (Junior) Software Engineers * IT consultant for the team and customers incl topics such as security or privacy * Continuous development of the eSquirrel platform in Java/Kotlin and TypeScript/React ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Coffee with Developers - Adam Wiggins](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/919-coffee-with-developers-adam-wiggins) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [How to kill JavaScript from your Stack with HTMX and Kotlin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1427-how-to-kill-javascript-from-your-stack-with-htmx-and-kotlin) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) ## Related Articles - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)