{"id":4614,"date":"2026-09-26T02:20:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T01:20:48","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T23:00:00","slug":"engineering-lead-m-w-d-galvany-0eeae","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/africantalents.online\/blog\/poste\/engineering-lead-m-w-d-galvany-0eeae\/","title":{"rendered":"Engineering Lead (m\/w\/d)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">At <strong>GALVANY<\/strong>, our goal is to make climate-neutral living a reality for everyone. We focus on execution \u2013 developing concrete, smart solutions and making heat pumps, battery storage, and smart metering easy to access, reliable, and affordable. GALVANY-Tech drives the energy transition through software. We&rsquo;re building an AI-based Operating System for sales, planning, installation and operation of heat pumps and integrated energy systems \u2013 from single-family homes to multi-unit buildings, and across our Energy Community as a Virtual Power Plant.<\/p>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">We are a profitable green-tech startup and believe that sustainable impact and long-term growth are only possible when grounded in a healthy business model. Driven by customer value, clarity, and responsibility, we stand for high-quality heating solutions and an environment where people take responsibility and drive lasting impact.<\/p>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>The Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">As an Engineering Lead at GALVANY, you will shape the technical direction of critical product domains within our AI-based Operating System. Whether you&rsquo;re driving our ERP, automation, and AI agent systems or our CRM and customer-facing apps \u2013 you&rsquo;ll own architecture decisions, elevate your team, and bridge the gap between engineering and the wider business. You combine deep technical expertise with the ability to align stakeholders and mentor engineers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Own architectural decisions for your domain and drive long-term technical vision.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Lead a team of engineers: hire, develop, and retain talent through coaching, code reviews, and continuous feedback.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Mentor engineers through code reviews, pairing, and clear technical guidance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Stay hands-on: contribute directly to the codebase alongside architectural and leadership responsibilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Operations to align technical decisions with business goals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Balance innovation with pragmatism \u2013 make smart build-vs-buy decisions at system level.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Integrate LLMs and AI agents into product workflows where they create real value.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Drive operational excellence: observability, reliability, and incident response.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Tech Stack:<\/strong> Backend with GoLang and Laravel; ML with Python, PyTorch, and LLMs; Frontend with React, Tailwind, and Shadcn; Mobile with Flutter; General tools including Azure, GitHub, Linear, Notion, Kafka, Benthos (data pipeline), n8n \/ Kestra (workflow engine), and low-code process automation platforms.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Experience.<\/strong> 6+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years of technical leadership in high-performance environments (e.g. fast-scaling startups or similar).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Track Record.<\/strong> Proven end-to-end responsibility in software engineering and technical leadership. From ideation to release.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Background.<\/strong> Strong background in relevant fields, e.g. Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Technical Skills.<\/strong> Strong system design and coding skills with proficiency in Go, or similar. Experience with event-driven architectures and distributed systems. Fluent in spec-driven, AI-assisted development (e.g. Claude Code).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Mindset.<\/strong> Self-driven problem-solving mindset \u2013 no need for micromanagement or specific tickets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Technical Aptitude.<\/strong> Technical mindset with a passion for understanding systems, data flows, and integrations, coupled with enthusiasm for continuous learning and problem solving.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Language.<\/strong> Fluent in English (C1); German (B2)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Skills and Qualities That Are Important to Us<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Outcome-Led.<\/strong> You focus on value over volume. You embrace iteration, adapt quickly to new information, and prioritize what moves the needle for business and user.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Systems Thinker.<\/strong> You see the bigger picture. You understand how your work connects to the wider ecosystem \u2013 ensuring features contribute to a cohesive, scalable whole.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Pragmatic.<\/strong> You choose the simplest effective path to solve problems \u2013 especially by leveraging AI tools.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Customer Champion.<\/strong> You keep the end-user central in all decisions. You seek direct exposure to how customers experience the product.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Team Multiplier.<\/strong> You take responsibility for your team&rsquo;s success \u2013 setting direction, removing blockers, and developing people. You make the team better, not just the code.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Cross-Functional Bridge.<\/strong> You translate between Engineering, Product, and Ops. You build alignment on technical decisions with non-technical stakeholders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Strong Growth &amp; High Impact.<\/strong> A unique opportunity to join during a hypergrowth phase and actively contribute to company success.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Compensation.<\/strong> Competitive salary and flexible perks (sports, mobility, learning) tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Real-World Impact.<\/strong> Your work drives decarbonization \u2013 measurable in CO\u2082 savings, energy efficiency (kWh), and cost reductions (\u20ac).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>Office.<\/strong> Prime location in Berlin Charlottenburg, regular company events and all-hands. We value in-person collaboration and connection, while partial remote work remains an option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"min-height:1.5em\"><strong>No Corporate Theater.<\/strong> Skip endless alignment meetings, politics and waiting for permission. 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