Java Lead Software Engineer (m/f/d) – Hogrefe Test System

Hogrefe, with psychology at its core, identifies, develops, and disseminates knowledge about human experience. We create and publish scientifically based printed and electronic assessments, books, and journals focused on psychology and psychiatry.

We are the largest company in our field in Europe and employ over 500 people world-wide.

Our E-Assessment department develops the Hogrefe Test System (HTS), a web platform for comprehensive psychological online assessments.

We are more than 50 people including Software Engineers, Psychologists, Product Managers, Quality Assurance, and UX Designers.

We develop, learn, and grow together. Each employee in their own way, with their own interests, their own personality, and their own approach.

There are many ways to reach your goal. Together, we are making Hogrefe successful.

We are looking for a full-time Java Lead Software Engineer (m / f / d) to strengthen our team. You will be using your skills and experience to bring our highly successful assessment platform to the next level.

What will you be doing?

We are hiring a Java Lead Software Engineer (m / f / d) to join our team and work on our operational platform. Our software is life-changing, helping individuals discover careers that match their abilities and personalities through our innovative tests.

Additionally, our platform enables the early detection of learning blocks and psychological challenges, empowering people to lead more fulfilling and improved lives.

With your expertise and innovative approach, we aim to modernize our system and ensure it remains at the forefront of the industry and continues to deliver life-changing results for our users.

Your task will be to develop a forward-looking vision for our software. Your ideas will be integrated into a strategic roadmap that the team will implement under your guidance.

Therefore, you will lead the design and execution of a comprehensive strategy to transition our existing software to contemporary technologies.

Your role will include driving technical decisions to prepare our leading software for psychological testing over the next decade.

You will be actively involved in the software development process and set high standards for the team through your exemplary work.

As a technical expert, you will support the team in implementing best practices and maintaining code quality.

We expect you to continually contribute to our pursuit of excellence across all aspects of our software development process.

Your hands-on approach will not only drive technical implementation but also cultivate creativity and collaboration within the team, ensuring our software evolves dynamically to meet the evolving needs of our users and industry standards.

Additionally, you will support the Software Engineering Manager in further training employees and in strategic orientation of the team within our department.

Who are you?

After several years of successful development, our Hogrefe Test System has become the market leader, serving numerous customers worldwide.

We are looking for a Java Lead Software Engineer (m / f / d) to prepare HTS for the future. This requires you to create a technical vision, design the software architecture, and establish the necessary measures, which you will implement with your team of developers.

You should have at least eight years of professional experience in the industry. However, we value the nature and success of your previous projects more than the duration.

We would love to hear about what you have worked on, how it was built, and why it was a success.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about elevating the team's skills through dedicated technical mentorship, sharing their extensive experience and insights.

You will have the opportunity to leverage your proficiency with the Java ecosystem and modern web technologies to drive significant advancements.

Your enthusiasm for modernizing our successful legacy software will be a key driver in our continuous improvement journey.

We invite you to show us how we can improve our processes. Bring your motivation and innovative ideas to help us continuously improve our software and achieve excellence in all areas.

Fluent English (spoken and written) is essential for this position. German language skills are advantageous.

What will you get?

• Work flexibility Work remotely from wherever you want or in our beautiful office in Göttingen
• Work-life balance Decide for yourself how many hours per week you want to work (35-40 hours)
• Agile methods We work iteratively and value feedback
• Qualification We promote on-the-job training and recognized certifications
• Team spirit Team events and celebrations bring variety to your workspace
• Health management Hogrefe Bike, team sports and health days, fruit and relaxation : it’s up to you
• Money and more In addition to your salary, we motivate you with a special annual payment, pension allowances and capital-forming benefits, and our Hogrefe Card

We are looking forward to receiving your application!