Job
- Level
- Lead
- Job Field
- IT, Software, DevOps
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Regen, Roding
- Working Model
- Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will define and implement the software strategy for document processing systems, lead interdisciplinary teams, optimize development processes, and ensure system reliability.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- We are seeking a hands-on Head of Software Engineering to define and deliver the software strategy for our document processing machines.
- You will lead cross-disciplinary teams (embedded, backend, UI/UX, automation), own software architecture and the full product lifecycle, and drive modernization initiatives such as CI/CD, DevOps, IoT and Industry 4.0 integration.
- Define and execute the software strategy and roadmap for document processing products.
- Lead and grow interdisciplinary teams (embedded, backend, frontend, QA, automation); hire, mentor and set performance goals.
- Own software architecture and lifecycle: design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance and decommissioning.
- Ensure reliability, performance and security of production systems through observability, testing and Site Reliability Engineering practices.
- Collaborate closely with hardware, product, and operations to align technical decisions with business needs.
- Drive automation and digitalization: document workflows, IoT connectivity, remote diagnostics and Industry 4.0 features.
- Introduce and optimize development processes including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps culture.
- Measure and improve system performance through profiling, capacity planning and continuous improvement cycles.
This text has been machine translated. Show original
Our expectations of you
Education
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.
Qualifications
- Leadership track record managing software teams and delivering complex projects on schedule.
- Technical breadth: embedded systems, real-time control software, industrial interfaces, and networking.
- Familiarity with automation or document processing systems is a strong advantage.
- Vertrautheit mit Sicherheitsbest Practices (OWASP, Secure Coding).
- Knowledge of standards and compliance relevant to industrial software and product safety.
- Strategic mindset with strong stakeholder communication and business acumen.
Experience
- Proven experience in software development within industrial or embedded product environments.
- Experience with code review processes, coding standards and technical governance.
This text has been machine translated. Show original
What we offer
- Attraktive zusätzliche finanzielle Leistungen wie Urlaubsentgelt und Gesundheitsbonus.
- Contribution to company pension scheme and occupational disability insurance.
- Individual support from the Mühlbauer Academy through internal and external training programmes.
- Employee events (e.g., Christmas party, visit to a folk festival, and barbecue).
- International working environment - opportunities for temporary assignments abroad.
- At the Roding site, you can also expect: low-cost catering in the company canteen, the company's own fitness studio.
This text has been machine translated. Show original
Benefits
More net
Health, Fitness & Fun
Food & Drink
Topics that you deal with on the job
Job Locations
This is your employer
Mühlbauer GmbH & Co. KG
Mühlbauer is a technology leader in the fields of smart cards, ePassports, RFID-smart labels and flexible solar cells. With over 35 years of experience, Mühlbauer has a proven track record of providing innovative solutions to its customers.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Industry
- Engineering Industry
Head of Software Engineering
- Location
- Regen, Roding
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
- English Only
- English only required
