Head of Software Development & Architecture (w/m/d) - #2097052

Context of the Role

Be part of the success story - become a member of the OpenTAS Group!

• Do you want to take over a leading role as part of a market leading industry solution provider in the Energy & Chemicals industry?
• Do you love new experiences and lead innovation?
• Do you want to be part of an innovative and dynamically evolving company that values a good work-life balance?
• Do you want to surpass yourself and continue to develop?
• Then you've come to the right place!
  
  

Join us and become part of the OpenTAS family!

We are a global leader in Terminal Management Solutions, revolutionizing the Energy & Chemicals industry with our cutting-edge software solutions. Our mission is to empower tank terminals worldwide with innovative, efficient, and compliant solutions that set new industry standards.

The Head of Software Development & Architecture will lead and oversee the design, development, and implementation of software solutions and architectures to support the OpenTAS Group’s vision in the energy and chemicals industry. This leadership role is responsible for setting the technical direction, ensuring high-quality development practices, highest-level of IT security, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge software solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry.

Key Tasks

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and inspire the software development and architecture teams, offering clear direction, mentorship, and ongoing support.
• Shape and drive the technical vision for software development and architecture across the company, ensuring we stay ahead of industry trends.
• Align our software solutions with both business objectives and regulatory requirements, making sure every project supports our long-term goals.
• Champion innovation, foster an agile mindset, and drive best practices to build a culture of continuous improvement in development processes.
  
  

Architecture & Design

• Design robust, scalable, and secure software architectures that tackle the complex challenges faced by the energy and chemicals industries.
• Integrate emerging technologies to ensure our solutions maintain a competitive edge and evolve with the changing landscape.
• Build flexible architectures that support dynamic needs, from energy trading to supply chain optimization, while adhering to regulatory standards.
• Clean code und best practices/patterns in software development.
  
  

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Work

• Collaborate closely with product managers, business analysts, and other teams to translate business needs into clear technical requirements.
• Actively manage QA, DevOps, and support teams to ensure we deliver high-quality, reliable products and services.
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex challenges into clear, actionable insights.
  
  

Team Management

• Lead and nurture a high-performance software development team, including engineers, architects, and developers.
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation where every team member can grow and succeed.
• Set clear performance goals, conduct regular reviews, and provide constructive feedback to empower the team’s development.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Drive the evaluation and implementation of new development methodologies, tools, and frameworks to stay ahead of industry shifts.
• Ensure that our software development processes and technologies evolve to meet the demands of an ever-changing industry landscape.
• Encourage experimentation and innovation, balancing bold ideas with sound risk management practices.
  
  

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all software solutions adhere to the relevant regulatory frameworks and standards within the energy and chemicals sectors.
• Oversee risk management efforts, proactively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities to ensure the security and stability of our systems.
  
  

Education

Required Skills

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced certifications in software architecture or development are a plus. Languages: English fluent, German basics
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in software architecture, design, and implementation
• Solid understanding of energy trading, supply chain management, or related areas in the energy and chemicals sectors.
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Strong experience in leading software development teams within the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, .NET, Dynamics, Power Platform, AI).
• Expertise in modern, object oriented, programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, .Net, C#, etc.) and frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of cloud architectures (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with microservices, APIs, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of data management, analytics, and machine learning is a plus.
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Ability to navigate complex business environments and influence key stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on long-term success and industry leadership.
• Results-driven with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience with terminal management solutions or industrial automation/supply chain solution software.
• Knowledge of compliance standards such as ISO 27001, KRITIS, NIS2, GDPR.
  
  

Why us?

• We support mobile and flexible working, and a healthy work-life balance
• 30 days of vacation per year are a matter of course for us
• We promote your development through our integrated career system
• Further and advanced personal development is very important to us and is practiced openly
• Comprehensive employee benefits (e.g. configure any type of JobRad - or several at once)
• Events promote our open and team-oriented culture
• You will be dealing with international colleagues and customers. And our global business and team is growing. Become a part of it!
  
  

About Us

We are pioneers in terminal management.

For over 40 years, we have been a leading provider of digitalized business process solutions for the midstream to downstream segment of the energy and chemicals supply chain. We have unique industry expertise that can be applied to even the most complex challenges, with a portfolio that covers the entire terminal spectrum and includes consulting, software solutions and managed services. 

As digital engineers and consultants, we use our technological know-how and the insights of our partners to help our customers set new standards in the energy and chemicals industry.