Verwaltungssprung is a Berlin-based GovTech company developing AI-powered software solutions to simplify and digitize administrative processes.
Our platform enables citizens and public institutions to access secure, user-friendly, and fully digital public services.
To support the growth of our organization, we are looking for a Head of Engineering (f/m/d) who combines strong technical leadership with a passion for building scalable digital platforms and high-performing engineering teams.
In this role, you will lead the technical strategy, engineering organization, and software delivery processes of our growing GovTech platform.
Working closely with Product, AI, Governance, and executive leadership, you will help shape the technical foundation of next-generation digital public services while driving engineering excellence, scalability, and innovation.
Tasks Define and drive the overall engineering strategy aligned with company and product goals Lead, mentor, and grow interdisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-scaling startup environment Establish scalable software architecture, development standards, and engineering best practices Oversee software delivery processes and ensure high-quality, secure, and maintainable product development Collaborate closely with Product, AI, Governance, and Operations teams to align technical implementation with business and user needs Support hiring, onboarding, and development of engineering talent across the organization Drive agile engineering processes, technical planning, and delivery optimization Ensure platform scalability, system reliability, security, and operational excellence Contribute to strategic technology decisions, infrastructure planning, and long-term platform evolution Foster a strong engineering culture focused on collaboration, ownership, continuous improvement, and innovation.