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# Head of Software Engineering

- **Company:** SQUER Solutions GmbH
- **Location:** Wien, Austria
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Engineering, Software Systems, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Api Design
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://devjobs.at/team/squer/career

## About the Role

* You enjoy working with people and maintaining relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders within SQUER.
 * 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., * 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.).
 * You have experience planning, implementing, and monitoring projects, budgets, and operational metrics.
 * You have already been involved in and executed complex technical projects at the corporate level and also possess consulting experience.

## Description

* 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 improve the business unit's services.
 * You are building and maintaining relationships with customers and partners to expand the business unit's operations and strengthen customer retention and the company's market position.
 * You are monitoring and analyzing customer satisfaction to identify and address weaknesses.
 * Leadership, selection, and development of employees to ensure optimal performance and promote company growth.
 * Promotion of 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.


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