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ABOUT WUNDERFLATS

Wunderflats is Germany's market leader for mid-term furnished housing. The Berlin-based scale-up was founded in 2015 by Jan Hase and Arkadi Jampolski. The platform provides easy and secure solutions for medium-term rentals with a minimum rental period of one month, connecting those seeking flexible housing with those offering it.

Wunderflats offers verified rental agreements and additional landlord services ranging from a professional photoshoot of the apartment to a full-service rental management solution.

Wunderflats currently lists over 40,000 apartments in Europe and has over 180 employees. For more information, visit wunderflats.com.

The Role

As a Technical Team Leader Software Engineering (f/m/d) you will be responsible for leading a team of 5 developers, both from a technical perspective as well as line management. You will work cross-functionally with our Engineering, Product Management, Product Design, and Data Teams, as well as our leadership team. The role allows you to have a huge impact on our Technology estate as we begin to scale this out. Additionally, you will work with bright and driven engineers who are keen to learn and need your guidance as they build on their own technical and soft skills.

We are looking for someone who is able to work at least 2 days a week from our Berlin office.

Your Responsibilities

Lead technical conversations, actively challenging and mentoring your team to build scalable solutions that meet best practices and business needs.
Act as a trusted technical reference, recommending enhancements that support organizational growth and product expansion.
Engage in design reviews, fostering constructive feedback to uphold high standards in design and development.
Produce high-quality solutions, setting a standard for your team and ensuring alignment with best practices and project objectives.
Manage team pace to drive success and maintain urgency, while protecting against burnout and prioritizing well-being.
Mentor team members and collaborate closely with Product, Data, Engineering, and QA to translate business requirements into actionable technical goals.

What you will bring to the table

Experience & Leadership: 8+ years in software development on complex, critical projects, with proven experience as a hands-on Team Lead.
People Management: Proven experience in leading and nurturing teams through regular 1:1s, supporting hiring processes, conducting performance reviews, and actively supporting career growth and development. You are skilled in creating a supportive environment that encourages individual strengths and aligns personal and team goals.
Technical Expertise: Proficient in Javascript, TypeScript, NodeJS, MongoDB, React, and third-party integrations; familiarity with GCP and Kubernetes is a plus. Strong foundation in clean coding principles, object-oriented design patterns, scalable distributed systems, and cloud computing. You could be coding anywhere from 50-70% in this role depending on the need.
Software Development Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the software development lifecycle for web, client-server, and cloud systems, with experience in Agile methodologies.
Soft Skills & Mindset: Analytical and problem-solving abilities; skilled at encouraging team spirit and motivating others, especially in high-stress situations.

The Interview Process

TA Partner Interview - 30 minutes
Hiring Manager Interview with Director of Engineering - 45 minutes
Home Coding Challenge - 5 days
Technical interview with 2 Developers - 1 hour
Stakeholder Interview with Agile Director and CPO - 45 minutes
Wunder Check Interview with CEO - 30 minutes

If you've recently applied to this role at Wunderflat's and have been unsuccessful in an interview, please wait 6 months before applying again.

What's in it for you?

#InclusiveLeadership: Join our international team in a dynamic scale-up environment where your leadership and vision are crucial. Your ideas will drive strategic initiatives that make a significant impact on our growth and culture.
#WorkLifeBalance: We prioritize your well-being with flexible, family friendly working hours and a hybrid work policy of two days a week in the office.
#WunderOffice: Work from our state-of-the-art Berlin office in Hackescher Markt, featuring ergonomic workstations, collaborative spaces, a rooftop terrace, and complimentary healthy snacks and beverages.
#TeamSpirit: Foster a strong sense of community through our regular team-building events, including annual summer and winter celebrations, as well as after-work gatherings.
#WorkFromAbroad: Employees can work outside their home country (preferably within the EU) for up to 63 days per year, subject to internal checks and depending on your role.
#FamilySupport: We offer a special two-week paid leave for the second parent, supporting work-life balance and family needs.
#MoreBenefits: Gain access to exclusive benefits, including discounted memberships at Urban Sports Club, valuable perks from FutureBens, annual travel tickets, and additional benefits designed to enhance your lifestyle and well-being.

*We at Wunderflats value the diversity of our team and stand for equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We respect all differences from person to person, visible or not.

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