Head of engineering (f/m/d)

We are .img - cloud-native publishing platform provider.

Have you heard about “Berliner Zeitung” or “Berliner Kurier”? Well, that’s us.

We support regional newspapers to meet the challenges of the digital age: facilitate reach, engagement, and monetization of journalistic content and integrate it with analytics and AI services (i.e.: tagging, voice synthesis, content generation).

Our solution – jOS (journalistic operating system) supports newspapers for over 3 years and we boldly look for many to come.

Oh, btw .img stands for unstoppable imagination.

Take responsibility for our enginering efforts and the growth the jOS SaaS platform in dynamic, startup a’like, environment.

As a Head of Engineering, you will have chance to:

• Create and oversee evolution of jOS
• Work closely with top management
• Manage team of developers
• Setup and control internal development processes
• Take ownership of internal systems
• Participate in business strategy evolution

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on architecture or team leading, ideally on top of a degree in computer science or a related field (e.g., mathematics, physics)
• In depth understanding of cloud based, distributed systems
• Excellent verbal skill, proven ability to express your vision to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines,
• Good knowledge of English; working understanding of German is a plus
• Experience with React, Next.js, AWS technology stacks is a plus

• Hybrid work model
• Modern tech stack
• Contemporary company culture with a high degree of autonomy and trust, close collaboration within the team, and continuous professional development
• Modern office, with a view, in the centre of Berlin (Alexanderplatz) with all the usual amenities (e.g., laptop of your choice, height-adjustable desks, free coffee and drinks, team events, garage for bicycles)
• We are part of “Berliner Verlag” a successful, profitable publishing group, with 80 years of tradition

Please send us your complete application documents, along with your potential start date and salary expectations. If you have any questions or need further information, we are happy to help. We look forward to receiving your application!