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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Manager - **Company:** Augentic GmbH - **Location:** München, Germany - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** €100,000.0 - €120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Computing Platforms, Confluence, Business Process Model and Notation, Software Quality, Cyber Security, Junit, PostgreSQL, Load Testing, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Spring-boot, AngularJS, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/de93495e6b3a04db5a42cc90d35eb40ea4 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. * Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years as Engineering Manager. * Strong mastery of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban (ScrumBan). * Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes and understanding of BPMN. * Exceptional organizational skills to ensure "quality-first" with "efficient-delivery" mindset. * Experience in platform / product development, specifically within Identity or Cybersecurity, is highly preferred. * Fluency in English, * Ability to inspire and motivate a large, diverse team. * Certification in Java, Kubernetes, Scrum would be a plus. * A responsible position with room for creativity and development, * An international working environment characterized by team spirit and mutual appreciation, * An extraordinary and exciting product portfolio, * Continuous learning and access to industry-leading tools and technologies, * Flat hierarchies, * Flexible working hours, * Modern office environment, * Company health insurance ## Description We are seeking a proactive and technically grounded Engineering Manager to lead our development efforts for the AUGENTIC software platform "Qomitto". You will balance strategic leadership with technical oversight, ensuring that our team of 20 developers operates at peak efficiency. This role requires a "hands-on" leader who spends 70% of their time on team, development, testing, and release management, and 30% on code development and technical troubleshooting. This position is based in Munich, with frequent coordination with international teams., * SDLC Ownership: Design and optimize the full software development life cycle, from initial planning and analysis through to production deployment and maintenance. * Testing Rigor: Establish high standards for software quality by mandating a comprehensive testing suite, including JUnit, integration tests, load testing, and automation. * Environment Management: Oversee seamless transitions across Dev, Stage, and Production environments, ensuring platform stability at every stage. * Agile Leadership (ScrumBan): * Workflow Management: Drive the ScrumBan model, blending the structure of Scrum with the flexibility of Kanban to optimize team throughput.. * Rituals & Delivery: Lead daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and sprint planning. Take full ownership of sprint goals, managing deadlines, and ensuring predictable delivery cycles. * Resource Allocation: Effectively distribute tasks across the team to maximize productivity without compromising quality. * Release Management & Quality Assurance: * Release Integrity: Coordinate with Software Architects and Product Owners to manage release cycles. Produce detailed Release Notes and ensure every deployment meets our rigorous quality gates. * Incident Prevention: Enforce a strict policy against direct production hotfixes; advocate for proper root-cause analysis and promotion through the standard pipeline. * Quality Metrics: Implement and monitor KPIs to assess team performance and software health, proactively identifying bottlenecks before they impact the roadmap. * Documentation: Document every step of SDLC with the team and ensure Confluence is up to date with latest changes. * Technical Supervision: * Hands-on Engagement: Maintain technical proficiency by getting "into the code" when required to solve complex blockers or provide architectural guidance. * Code & Test Oversight: Dedicate 30% of your bandwidth to develop code and supervising the testing strategy to ensure the software platform remains scalable and secure. * Liaison: Act as the primary bridge between the technical team and senior management, translating complex technical requirements into clear business objectives for Product Owners and Stakeholders.. ## Related Videos - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [How to Stop Choosing JavaScript Frameworks and Start Living](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/118-how-to-stop-choosing-javascript-frameworks-and-start-living) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [Stand alone components in Angular](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/656-stand-alone-components-in-angular) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Austria – the most livable place for software developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/20-austria-the-most-livable-place-for-software-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)