Tech lead Jobs in Schwielowsee

Intro Why Now? Buildings are the largest energy consumers in Europe, making them CO₂ monsters. They account for 40% of our energy usage, causing 36% of all EU CO₂ emissions. That's why the decarbonization of buildings is essential for a sustainable future. Why Us? At VARM, we are pushing insulation forward. We help our customers save up to 50% on their heating costs and decrease their CO₂ emissions. To scale insulation, we just closed a strong Seed Round with top-tier investors. Join our mission now to change an entire industry for good. Our Goal? Becoming Europe’s insulation champion and insulate 1 million houses over the next 10 years! Now is your chance to be part of our vision. Join us in building a market-leading company in the climate sector. Unf

• ck the planet with us and actively contribute to slashing CO₂ emissions from buildings. Tasks The Three Biggest Challenges in the First Year : Build the Core Platform : Lead the hands-on development of a scalable, robust platform, ensuring smooth integration with existing web and no-code systems Create an Offline-First Application : Collaborate with the Product lead and founders to build a mobile app that is user-friendly, technically sound, and functional in low-connectivity areas for our craftsmen Optimize Processes with AI Agents : Leverage AI-driven solutions (e.g. GenAI) to streamline complex and unpredictable operational processes, including handling emergency cases and qualifying buildings based on construction plans. Join VARM as our Full Stack Engineer / Technical Lead to Take ownership of the end-to-end development of our platform, ensuring scalability, robustness, and flexibility for future ->

Even though you are our Tech Lead, this is an Individual Contributor Role! Work closely with the Product lead to transform vision into working products by leading and executing hands-on full-stack development—from front-end user interfaces to back-end services Ensure the integration of no-code / low-code solutions into the infrastructure, enabling seamless workflows, scalability, and alignment with infrastructure standards and security protocols Design and manage the data infrastructure, ensuring data integrity, security, and scalability, with Airtable as a key component (open to switching) Ensure that technological innovations align with business needs and product requirements, providing technical insights during roadmap discussions Apply AI-driven automation to streamline and automate administrative tasks, simplify workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance the user experience Develop products with direct impact on all stakeholders : customers, craftsmen, and employees—there’s a lot to build as we are still in the early stages Requirements Proven experience in leading the development of mobile and web applications, with a strong focus on user-centric design and seamless functionality Several years of experience in startups in a technical role—perhaps you've started your own company or worked in a fast-paced startup environment Prior experience building and leading small engineering teams, with the ability to take ownership of technical challenges You’re not just an engineer—you care about the product, its users, and its success Adaptable, curious, and eager to tackle challenges, always with a focus on continuous improvement Experience with no-code / low-code platforms and GenAI models is a plus Proficient in English Benefits Competitive compensation package : We will offer you a mix of cash and stock options based on your appetite for upside Be part of our core-team, building in a super-hot phase of an early-stage climate-tech startup Make an impact at VARM : Shape our culture and the way we work and collaborate together Nothing is set in stone - you have a direct impact, while we are growing and building together Make an impact on the earth : Do you want to make a difference in the fight against climate change? Become part of the solution and actively shape the energy transition Onsite first, but hybrid work keeps us flexible : We believe that in-person collaboration is an integral part of working together, but offer flexibility for remote working Grow with us : We take your personal development seriously, which includes being mentored and challenged in regular founder feedback sessions Start–up culture : We offer you hybrid work, training, team events, and a great office setup in the heart of Kreuzberg Financial Benefits : Apart from a competitive salary, we offer meal vouchers, subsidies for mobility solutions, tax-free benefits and discounted fitness programs Diversity & Inclusion : We value diversity and welcome people from all background Closing Apply : Submit your application directly through our website or via the job ad Initial Phone Interview : We'll have a quick 30-minute phone chat to get to know you better Case Study : We'll conduct a case study with you, followed by an in-person discussion Founder Interview : You'll have another 30-minute conversation with one of our founders Team Lunch : Join us for a team lunch to meet everyone and experience our company culture Job Offer : You'll receive a pre-signed employment contract Welcome to VARM : We're excited to have you on board