Engineering Manager (m/f/d)

Who we are

Xempus is the leading European group pension, life and health insurance platform. We seamlessly connect insurers, insurance agents, corporates and their systems in an automated and customer-centric manner. Using standardized interfaces and structured data, we operate the central infrastructure for all customer-centric processes and enable agentic AI across pension, life and health insurance.
Since 2007, we have been constantly working to drive the digitalization of the insurance industry. Here at Xempus, we believe that together we can make a difference – no matter where we are! Whether from one of our offices or from home – join us and together we create a more secure future for everyone!

The role

• You provide both disciplinary and technical leadership to our Software Engineers. You work closely with several cross-functional teams and support their personal and professional development.
• You ensure that our engineering activities are aligned with Xempus’s company vision and strategic product goals.
• You own technical initiatives from initial concept through to production, including technical planning, architecture, quality assurance, and ongoing development.
• Together with the Product Owners, you prioritise technical topics in the product backlog and create transparency around dependencies, risks, and necessary investments.
• You make well-informed technical decisions, review proposed solutions, and ensure compliance with engineering standards, best practices, and quality requirements.
• You work closely with Product, Operations, customer-facing teams, and other stakeholders to connect technical opportunities with business requirements.
• You continuously develop our engineering processes, knowledge management practices, and standards.
• You support the long-term development and modernisation of our platform, with a focus on stability, performance, maintainability, and scalability.
• You accompany projects and products through to production and, together with the teams, ensure reliable day-to-day operations.

What we are looking for

• You have extensive experience in software development and software architecture and can explain technical concepts clearly to different audiences.
• You have substantial experience developing with Java, ideally with in-depth expertise in the Spring Framework, particularly Spring Boot, as well as common Java libraries and standards.
• You can quickly familiarise yourself with large, complex codebases, identify overarching relationships, and derive well-founded architectural decisions from them.
• You have an excellent understanding of software architecture, design patterns, clean code, and modern engineering principles.
• You think strategically and can develop and implement long-term plans for the continued development, modernisation, and incremental improvement of established systems.
• You enjoy analysing, refactoring, and sustainably improving existing systems while keeping stability and performance in focus.
• You have a solid understanding of databases, APIs, and the entire software development lifecycle — from technical conception and implementation through to operations.
• You have experience in both technical and disciplinary leadership, as well as in coaching and developing Software Engineers.
• You can structure and prioritise technical projects and successfully deliver them in collaboration with various stakeholders.
• You actively drive the use of AI — from AI-assisted software development and automated quality assurance to optimising our development processes.
• You communicate confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders and operate effectively across Engineering, Product, Management, and external partners.
• You enjoy working in an agile environment, respond constructively to change, and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes.
• Experience with JavaScript frontend frameworks such as Vue.js or React is a plus.
• You combine strong technical expertise with a good understanding of business contexts and entrepreneurial priorities.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in German is a plus.

Why Xempus

• Shape the Future: Help reinvent intelligent automation of occupational pensions at one of Germany’s leading insurtechs
• Maximum Freedom: Creative ownership and fast decision - in a dynamic, innovative environment
• Top Contribution: 100% employer contribution – we double every euro you invest in your occupational pension scheme
• Health Coverage: Company health insurance with €600 annual reimbursement for various medical services
• People-Driven Culture: Genuine cross-departmental teamwork, open doors, and collaboration at eye level
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working for maximum freedom and work-life balance
• Learn & Grow: Annual development budget, personal AI coaching, and transparent career paths with clear growth opportunities
• Stay Active & Mobile: Health benefits including job bike / EGYM Wellpass or traveling easily with the Deutschlandticket
• Extra Time Off: 30 days paid vacation – plus the option to take additional unpaid leave
• Workation Option: Up to 30 days per year to combine work and travel

Contact

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