Head of Software Development (f/m/d) / 100 Employees - #2117776

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Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG and has been a leading supplier in the field of mobility for over 160 years. Our core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems and related services. We have always been very innovative in making traveling faster, safer and more comfortable. Today, we need new solutions to new challenges such as climate change and rising populations worldwide. That's what drives us. That's why we shape mobility with passion, always being one step ahead. Through digitalization, we make infrastructures smart and create opportunities that get us from A to B sustainably and seamlessly. Our 39,800 employees are pioneers in mobility who help to keep the world moving.

eos.uptrade, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens Mobility with around 170 employees, develops innovative ticketing systems for local public transport. As the market leader in Germany, eos.uptrade is expanding successfully in Europe and is pursuing ambitious internationalization plans.

You will be employed directly by our subsidiary eos.uptrade.

What do you contribute?

• You will report directly to the CEO and manage around 100 employees at several locations (Hamburg, Bremen, Lübeck, Dresden as well as Portugal, Poland and Albania) in five teams.
• You will take on a holistic management role in which you will contribute not only your technical expertise but also your commercial knowledge.
• You will be responsible for the overall architecture of our software solutions, both front-end and back-end.
• You will also ensure that the development for project and product developments is implemented on time, on budget and to the required quality.
• You will work closely with the management team. In particular, you will liaise closely with the sales team, advising them on technical feasibility and resource requirements in the bidding process, for example.
• You will decisively drive the transformation process of our solution portfolio towards the gradual introduction of a multi-client capable, service-orientated architecture based on Java and PHP services.
• You will also continuously optimise the (agile) software development process.
• You support the qualification and further development of your employees and create space for innovation. By fostering a positive culture, you also create the basis for attracting and selecting the best talent.
  
  

What do you bring along?

• You have a university degree (Master's/Diploma) in an information science or engineering specialisation.
• You also have many years of professional and management experience in agile software development.
• You are characterised by a background in a B2B environment.
• You act confidently at system / architecture level.
• You are also familiar with Java and ideally PHP.
• You lead your international team with intercultural sensitivity. You have a very good command of English. Knowledge of German is desirable, but not necessary.
  
  

How do you get in touch with us?

www.siemens.de/mobility

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www.siemens.com/global/en/company/jobs/faq.html

if you would like to obtain more information about the application process.

+49 (9131) 17 5243-0

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As an equal-opportunity employer we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities.

The contact person handling this job ad is Mr. Karl-Christian Gerbaulet.