Engineering Manager | Engineering Manager (all genders) | Explore & Discover

Kaufland e-commerce Services GmbH & Co. KG

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 23, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As an Engineering Manager at our tech powerhouse, you will lead high-performing, cross-functional product teams in a 'you-build-it-you-run-it' environment. Initially, you will work hands-on as an individual contributor to master our infrastructure, systems, and code, before transitioning into a role focused on team leadership, mentoring, and strategic growth. Your day-to-day will involve balancing technical guidance, architectural decision-making, and code reviews while fostering the professional development of your engineers. You will be accountable for the delivery, reliability, and performance of products in a high-traffic B2C environment, ensuring alignment across distributed teams. This position is unique because it offers a clear career path within an international environment, combining the agility of a start-up mentality with the stability of the Schwarz Group. We are looking for a pragmatic leader who excels at removing roadblocks, building transparency, and driving engineering excellence through both technical expertise and people management.

Required Skills

Education

Not specified

Experience

  • Professional experience in engineering scalable web applications
  • Professional experience in cross-functional product teams
  • Previous experience in a management role and building successful teams

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must be willing to work remotely within Germany or at locations in Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf, or Berlin. Must have the right to work in Germany (relocation package available).