Engineering Team Lead (m/f/x)

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Short Job Description Are you an engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of clean code, strategic alignment and team empowerment? Do you look at traditional processes and wonder how AI and automation can make them faster, smarter and more efficient? We are looking for a Hands-on Engineering Team Lead to guide a highly collaborative, cross-functional engineering squad (spanning iOS, Android, Backend and QA). In this role, you bring a seat to the table with our Product-Design-Engineering (PDE) "Trio," serving as the definitive voice representing engineering to ensure we balance user experience and business goals with technical sustainability. We don't believe in rigid boxes. The split between your technical contribution and team management is flexible, scaling up or down based on immediate team needs. We operate with a true agile mindset focused on continuous iteration and MVPs rather than rigidly counting sprint points. What this role is NOT: You do not need to carry the weight of macro-architecture or solely lead the backend discipline. Our dedicated Principal and Senior Engineers anchor those tracks. Your mission is to foster an exceptional team culture, drive iterative delivery and champion an AI-first approach to daily operations. Remote work within Austria possible; residence in Austria required. What you can expect in this role Technical Contribution & Execution Stay in the Code: Actively contribute high-quality code to our .NET Core backend ecosystem. Support, Don't Solely Lead: Collaborate closely with the squad's developers without the pressure of being the sole technical lead for the backend track, allowing you to focus on holistic squad delivery. Bridge Strategy to Execution: Act as the vital link that transfers broader organizational product & engineering strategy down to the squad, translating high-level tech and product goals into clear, actionable team milestones. Engineering Representation A Seat at the Trio Table: Partner daily with your Product Owner and Product Designer. You won't just manage execution; you will actively represent engineering feasibility, advocating for technical health during product discovery. Focus on Iteration & MVPs: Steer the team toward high-velocity, iterative shipping. You will leverage an agile mindset to break down complex goals into MVPs, ensuring the squad's output directly moves the needle on our company OKRs. Integrate Quality Assurance: Serve as the direct leader for all squad engineers, including embedded QA. You will ensure quality is integrated seamlessly into our iterative workflow from initial discovery to deployment. Communication & People Support Foster Honest Communication : Cultivate a high-trust environment where transparent, radical honesty and psychological safety thrive. Communication skills are essential here as you will actively coach your team through blockers and career growth. Nurture Growth: Conduct impactful 1-on-1s, provide continuous feedback and support the career development and performance of your direct reports. AI-First Mindset We don't just view AI as a buzzword but we view it as a core operational lever. In this role, you will own a dedicated mandate to inject an AI-first approach into our day-to-day work: Optimize Operations: Actively identify bottlenecks in our daily engineering workflows and squad processes, using AI and automation tools to eliminate friction and manual overhead. Boost Squad Velocity: Champion the adoption of AI-assisted development tools within the team, helping engineers write, test and deploy code more efficiently. Experiment Freely: Keep the squad on the cutting edge by piloting automated testing, automated documentation and AI-driven insights to improve delivery health. Your essential experience and education Must-haves Proven Leadership : 2+ years of formal experience leading and managing engineering teams, with a track record of handling performance support, career coaching and delivery management. Hands-on .NET Core Expertise : Strong production experience as a Senior or Lead Engineer specializing in the .NET Core ecosystem. The Communication Catalyst: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. You excel at translating complex technical strategies into simple concepts and fostering transparent team dynamics. Value-Driven Delivery: A strong alignment with agile principles, with experience delivering via short iterative cycles, building MVPs, and measuring success against OKRs. Language: English proficiency is mandatory as it is our primary working language. Nice to have Experience with or exposure to mobile development frameworks (iOS and Android) , helping you better support the cross-functional members of your squad. German language skills are a strong asset for broader cross-functional collaboration within our local ecosystem. What's in it for you? Flexible autonomy to enjoy a fluid split between coding, strategy and management that adapts to the squad's reality, ensuring you never feel disconnected from technology. True voice in Product a s you aren't just receiving a roadmap. You represent engineering at the leadership table, fundamentally shaping how we approach MVPs and solve user problems. An automation playground where you have the explicit mandate and backing to experiment with AI and automation to rewrite the playbook on how engineering squads operate. No architecture bureaucracy with Principal Engineers managing macro-architecture guardrails, you can focus on what you do best: leading execution, optimizing processes, and mentoring your team. Flexible working hours and 100% remote option for a healthy work-life balance, including the possibility to work up to 30 days per year from within the EU Modern downtown office with drinks, snacks and the option to bring your dog Sports and wellness perks , such as MyClubs access and complimentary massages for mid-day relaxation Coverage of the Vienna public transport annual pass, or regional transport tickets if you live outside Vienna Exclusive training opportunities t hrough the P7S1 Academy, as well as financial support for external courses Job bike leasing as we support you in leasing your desired bicycle via JobRad Attractive discounts with numerous partners and brands Regular team events that are not only enjoyable but also encourage team bonding and creativity For this position, the collective agreement (KV) for Advertising and Market Communication Vienna applies. The minimum gross annual salary according to the KV is €49,305.20 per year (full-time, based on full fulfilment of the role requirements). We offer a gross annual salary starting at €75,000, with a willingness to overpay depending on your qualifications and experience. We would be happy to discuss the exact details with you in person. Note for applicants with disabilities Do you have a disability and would like to apply? Then you are very welcome to join us. We know that we are not yet completely barrier-free, but we are working on it. Let's talk about how we can remove this barrier together and find an individual solution if necessary.