Team Lead Software Engineer (f/m/x)

Bonial helps you save time, money and paper!

We are a digital advertising partner for offline businesses - we support retailers in their marketing activities and help them find a new audience.

Would you like to join and be a part of digitalisation of retail?

Bonial is part of Axel Springer SE and is the leading "Drive to Store" partner in Germany and France. Every day we inspire millions of users by connecting them to their favourite shops and brands via our platforms " kaufDA " and " MeinProspekt " in Germany, and Bonial in France.

Bonial welcomes both full- and part-timers!

Bonial is at the forefront of digital advertising technology, connecting brands with millions of users across our own platform and others like Meta, Google, and various programmatic platforms.

Our strategic product, Reach Ads, is a cutting-edge solution designed to optimize digital ad delivery beyond our own platform and maximize user engagement.

Short position / team introduction :

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Software Engineering Team Lead to guide the development of our Reach Ads product.

This role offers the opportunity to build and lead a diverse and dynamic team, combining in-house talent in Berlin with remote team members.

You will collaborate closely with multiple stakeholders, including the Product Lead, to define the product vision and drive innovative solutions in the ad-tech industry.

In this position, your main tasks will include innovation, overseeing the software development lifecycle, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and inspiring your team to achieve excellence.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital advertising technology and make a significant impact on our business.

If you are passionate about innovation in tech and inspiring teams, we would love to hear from you!

As our new Team Lead in the Client Facing Platforms department, you will be :

Responsible for leading a team of talented and diverse engineers.

Creating a mid- & long-term strategy for the team.

Working with a variety of technologies, including Java, Python and AWS.

Collaborating closely with Product & Development teams on company initiatives by building easy to maintain and scalable solutions.

Looking for innovative solutions in the cut-edge domain of Digital Advertising (ad-tech)

Ensuring we build the right things : technical decisions are taken at the right time, with the right people and fit the global architecture.

Ensuring we build things right : system availability and stability, quality of service, compliance and security.

Coordinating projects, ensuring our quality standards.

Responsible for the growth of team members.

A coach and mentor for your team, holding frequent one-to-one meetings.

Responsible for a safe and healthy team culture, leading to team performance and quality of life.

Responsible for transparent communication and a culture of trust within the team.

Managing individual performance, expectations and continuous feedback.

Looking for opportunities to improve and help the team reach the goals.

Your responsibilities :

• Team Leadership : Establish and lead a hybrid team of software engineers, with members based both in-house in Berlin and working remotely.
• Product Development : Collaborate closely with the Product Lead and assigned Staff Engineer to define and shape the future of Reach Ads, ensuring alignment with industry trends and business goals.
• Innovation & Strategy : Drive the technical vision and strategy for Reach Ads, leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies to maintain our competitive edge.
• Project Management : Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation and deployment, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• Mentorship & Growth : Foster a healthy culture of continuous learning and professional development, providing mentorship and support to team members.

Your profile :

Minimum of 5 years in software engineering, with at least 2 years experience leading a team.

Proficiency in Java as a programming language and good understanding of software architecture.

Experience or willingness to work with a distributed team.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Agile mindset and experience with modern development practices.

Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for staying ahead of industry trends and technologies.

A curious attitude and the desire to challenge and be challenged!

Nice to have : experience with ad-tech platforms and technologies.

What we can offer you :

Diversity - proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we aim to enable everyone to show up as their full selves. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and to being a safe space regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender, gender identity or gender expression.

Development - strong support for your professional development, backed-up by a feedback culture to help you identify your strengths and opportunities.

Wellbeing - we believe mental health is as important as being fit. That's why we're giving you free access to Nilo, a mental health app.

In terms of physical training, other than our awesome gym in the office, we also cover part of the subscription to a well-known Berliner sports app.

We can also offer you a corporate pension scheme so you don't have to worry about your retirement.

Sustainability - together with our Green team, we offer you the opportunity to engage in projects that promote sustainability, environmental development and the impact that we make on our planet.

Flexibility - we offer flexible hours, a hybrid setup where you need to be in the office 3 days per month, and have the option of working from abroad 30 days per year.

We offer 28 days of holiday, additionally, you get an extra day for each calendar year (up to 30 days) and other occasions (moving, working on a social project, etc).

Modern office - Zen Rooms where employees can pray, relax or simply have some quiet time; fully equipped gym in the office, and a roof terrace for amazing social events.

Free lunch whenever you’re at the office, we offer you different lunch options and it’s all on us! Enjoy the delivery of fresh food from different restaurants directly to the office or get your lunch at a nearby restaurant that partners with us! Hot and cold drinks, fruit, regular varied and healthy breakfasts and other snacks at the office are, of course, always available for free for our employees.

Social Culture which encourages people to start conversations, build relationships and participate together in the community through regular team events.

Visa Sponsorship we provide visa sponsorship for those of you who are eager to join us from outside of Germany.

Visa Sponsorship - we provide visa sponsorship for those of you who are eager to join us from outside of Germany.

If you think you could fit the bill, we'd love to hear from you!

You can check out our Bonial people Instagram or read more about Bonial culture and tech on Medium .

ABOUT THE COMPANY :

Bonial is part of Axel Springer SE and is the leading "Drive to Store" platform in Germany and France. Every day we inspire millions of users by connecting them to their favourite shops and brands via our platforms " kaufDA " and " MeinProspekt " in Germany, and Bonial in France.

More than 1500 retailers and brands across all sectors rely on our tailor-made, data driven marketing solutions to promote their offers and reach measurable business results with maximised return on investment.

Our more than 300 employees come from all over the world joining together to strengthen their skills and work towards creating innovative digital marketing products for clients and users.

We believe in the power of each individual to own their impact and drive meaningful results every day. Our diverse and open culture is the secret sauce to our success and ensures we truly put people at the centre of everything we do.

Our data-driven decision making empowers our mission and how we work.