LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER

The Lead Software Engineer in Automotive IT is a strategic technical advisor responsible for shaping the technical direction of software development projects. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the successful implementation of cloud-native solutions and managing associated risks.Education degree & technical experienceBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or STEM related field.A minimum of 5 years of experience in software development with at least 2-3 years of experience in a leadership or advisory role.Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or alternatives are preferred.Technical knowledge/AccountabilitiesExtensive professional experience in state-of-the-art software development environment as a developer and/or architect of distributed, scalable cloud-native applications resulting in profound knowledge in:Software architectures (Micro Services, Domain Driven Architecture, Event Driven Architectures)Programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript)Tools of modern software development (git, GitHub)Strong expertise in cloud-native development and architecture, with a deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).Proficiency in DevOps practices and mindset, including CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, SonarQube), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and knowledge on how to apply automation like infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform).In-depth knowledge of risk management and mitigation strategies in software development.Proficiency in designing complex cloud-native solutions with in-depth knowledge of public cloud offerings, communication patterns (API, Event-driven) and secure and extensible architectures.Clear understanding of compliance & security and apply a security-driven mindset to all development.Excellent leadership and communication skills.Experience Proven track record in leading and advising technical teams on software development projects, with extensive knowledge and practical experience in cloud computing and state-of-the-art software engineering.Extensive experience in defining and implementing technical strategies for large-scale applications.You have demonstrated experience with architectural complexity by defining maintainable solutions for complex uses-cases. This includes knowledge of frameworks and understanding of characteristics of adjacent systems.Strong understanding and experience in leading agile development teams and swarms in ITPrior experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, DevOps specialists, and quality assurance teams.You act as mentor/role model for other experts and act as peer for recruiting of talents (incl. development and execution of recruiting strategy).You foster a team's understanding of vision, principles and strategy and encourage team members to participate in constructive discussions to achieve the best results.You have experience over multiple years in leading roles for different projects and offer domain knowledge relevant to the business area.You have an overview of trends and innovation and run evaluations to adapt them into your working scope.You have experience in working in a complex multi stakeholder environmentLanguage: Fluent in English, both written and spoken.Within our benefits as employee, we provide:Competitive salary + variable compensationFlexible entering hours30 working days of holidaysAnnual training PlanProfessional CertificationsMercedes Benz Group Services benefits (Renting plans, employee discount)50% Mobile work