Engineering Manager - Backend Infrastructure | Engineering Manager (all genders) - Backend Infrastructure

Kaufland e-commerce Services GmbH & Co. KG

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Dec 4, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This is a pivotal role for an Engineering Manager to lead a core platform team responsible for defining and optimizing the backend architecture, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and mailing services for Kaufland's fast-growing international online marketplaces. Initially, the role requires a hands-on approach, actively contributing to development using backend technologies like Golang and PHP to gain deep system knowledge, including maintaining and evolving the shop monolith and developing tooling for other engineering teams. Subsequently, the focus will shift to managerial tasks, including people management, career advancement for team members, and ensuring continuous improvement of engineering standards. The manager will own the delivery of the IAM and Mailing products, monitor relevant KPIs, and contribute to company-wide technical guidelines. This position offers significant flexibility, allowing remote work within Germany or presence in one of several German office locations, and requires fluency in English.

Required Skills

Education

Not specified

Experience

  • Several years of hands-on engineering experience in Golang
  • Professional experience in a product team focusing on technical solutions
  • Experience with utilizing cloud and infrastructure resources
  • Initial leadership experience through mentoring, coaching, or in a managerial position is beneficial

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must be able to work remotely within Germany or at office locations in Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf, or Berlin.