Director Technology (all genders)

Job Introduction Even though we maintain our feet on the ground, our second home will always remain in the sky. As a medium-sized IT company situated in Karlsruhe Germany, developing tailored solutions for global air traffic control authorities is our forte. Our contribution to Flight security, can be found in our systems that operate at various flight control centres and airports, located in more than 80 countries of the world. FREQUENTIS COMSOFT is part of the successful Frequentis group, situated in Vienna, Austria. More information about us on our .So, are you ready to take off? Key Tasks

• Develop and implement the technology, product, and innovation strategy in line with the company strategy and Ambition 2030
• Drive the strategic development of the product portfolio based on market needs, competitiveness, and regulatory requirements.
• Own R&D governance, processes, and performance management, including the definition and monitoring of relevant KPIs
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., EASA, NIS2, CRA) and manage related certification activities at company and product level
• Lead the company’s technology and security governance, including risk management, Security-by-Design principles, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external audits (e.g., ISO, EASA, NIS2) and ensure implementation of resulting improvement measures.
• Further develop the platform, infrastructure, and AI strategy to support innovation, scalability, security, and operational excellence
• Promote modern engineering practices and continuously improve development environments and developer experience.
• Take responsibility for research funding activities and support the identification and use of available funding opportunities.
• Ensure a common technology vision through close collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Product Management, and Security teams.
• Lead and develop the responsible teams while fostering an innovation-driven, technology-focused, and high-performing culture

Key Qualifications

• Successfully completed university degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a comparable field; additional qualifications in technology, innovation, or management are an advantage.
• Several years of leadership experience in a key technology role, for example in Engineering, Software Development, Architecture, Product Development, or Research & Development.
• Proven experience in developing complex software and system solutions as well as defining and implementing technology and product strategies.
• Strong knowledge of modern software architectures, distributed systems, platform strategies, and current engineering practices (e.g., DevOps, CI/CD).
• Experience with security, compliance, and certification requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIS2, CRA, EASA), ideally in safety-critical or regulated environments.
• Strong strategic, technological, and entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation, scalability, and sustainable value creation.
• Authentic leader with strong execution skills, a proactive “can-do” attitude, and the ability to support teams pragmatically and hands-on, even in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, combined with a passion for technological innovation, future trends, and emerging technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence.

Our Values At Frequentis Comsoft, we are convinced that people deliver their best results when working in a company that suits them. Our employees all want to make a difference and to take responsibility for their work. We also firmly believe that as a company, we are stronger when people from diverse backgrounds actively contribute to the business. In addition to professional qualifications, we rely on good ideas, commitment and personal responsibility. We are always seeking bright minds, experts and lateral thinkers of every type, all of whom share an enthusiasm for making global air traffic even safer. Benefits

We offer attractive employee packages, where financial rewards are just as important as other benefits, including a 30-day annual leave allowance, sports and health programs, and JobRad bicycle leasing. The work-life balance of our employees is particularly important to us. We believe that private and family needs should be fully compatible with the daily work routine and that our employees should feel able to meet personal commitments even during standard working hours. This is another reason why flexitime and virtual working models come as standard at Frequentis Comsoft. In addition, our spacious and quiet offices, in which a maximum of four colleagues sit together, provide a calm and productive working environment. We are also guided by the principle of “healthy mind in a healthy body”. Our staff can train before or after work in our in-house gym or participate in sports courses. In addition, we regularly participate in various sports activities to promote team spirit and celebrate shared successes. A range of annual parties and events – for example, on our beautiful roof terrace – strengthen our sense of corporate community.

FLEXIBLE, FAMILY FRIENDLY LIVELY, OPEN PERMANENT INTERNATIONAL COMPANY OFFICES WITH
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