Lead Coding Architect

About the Position

Join SQUER as a Lead Coding Architect to lead AI-enhanced development, shape projects, and drive AI adoption in software solutions. With us, you are right in the middle of innovative technologies, MVP mindset, and AI-first approaches. We develop efficient software solutions, move along product development, and share our knowledge with the world. We consider ourselves AI-native: we are curious about how AI is reshaping our field and actively explore and integrate it into our daily work, from ideation to delivery. Making a real impact and delivering high standard quality while staying authentic and treating each other with respect and fairness are prerequisites for all our projects and a core value within the team.

Responsibilities

• Being part of SQUER means being a Thought Leader and actively shaping SQUER as well as projects by openly communicating and being a team player.
• Lead our clients in their AI adoption, develop their AI vision and target picture, and translate both into a concrete, prioritised transformation roadmap.
• You will support several teams by solving great challenges of both frontend and backend development.
• You will be responsible for introducing or improving the AI-usage in the SDLC across the engineering teams of our clients and successfully deliver software solutions together.
• You are actively involved in all phases of software development in an interdisciplinary manner and are happy to share your knowledge with your colleagues as a sparring partner and coach.
• You are an active member of mostly agile SCRUM teams and spread SQUER culture with the aim of constant improvement.

Requirements

• You are a role model in the usage of AI-powered tools (e.g., code assistants, LLM-based workflows) to amplify your productivity and quality and you are proficient in guiding teams in their AI adoption.
• Your experience and big-picture-thinking allow you to create solutions that generate a sustainable impact for our clients.
• You have several years of experience within software architecture, cloud-native development, and containerization (Docker or Kubernetes). You would like to deepen your knowledge in this field.
• You have solid knowledge of frontend and backend development and relevant trends within this area excite you.
• You have a hands-on mentality and are proficient in one or more programming languages in the Java (Java, Kotlin, Scala, Clojure,...), Javascript (Javascript, Typescript) or cloud-native environment (Rust, Go,...).
• You continuously improve the AI-adoption along the entire SDLC, resolve bottlenecks, and feel passionate about enabling software teams in all their disciplines.
• Trainings and development of your skills are highly important to you. Moreover, you enjoy passing on acquired knowledge.
• You are fluent in English and German (written and spoken) in order to communicate in the best way possible with colleagues and partners.

We Offer

Why You'll Love Working at SQUER:

• Ownership & Responsibility: at SQUER, we believe in empowering our team. In our flat hierarchies, your ideas and actions matter more than titles. Take the reins, make an impact, and grow with us.
• Learn & Grow: Tap into a € 5.000 annual training budget to sharpen your skills and take advantage of our in-house Leadership Academy. Join and be part of our active tech community through meetups, hackathons, and training sessions. Get up to 40h/year additional time off for your personal education.
• Exciting Challenges & Real Impact: Dive into diverse projects where your work truly makes a difference – for our clients and for SQUER.
• Flexibility for Performance: Benefit from hybrid work options, flexible hours, workations within the EU, and additional vacation days – giving you the freedom to perform at your best.
• Tailored Tools for Success: Choose your preferred hardware configuration and leverage our suite of AI tools and licenses (Anthropic, OpenAI, and more) to suit your working style.
• We Value You: Beyond perks and benefits, we offer a competitive annual salary to recognize your exceptional contributions.
• Be Part of a Thriving Team Culture: At SQUER, collaboration and connection are at the heart of what we do. Through open communication, shared successes, and meaningful team events – including our annual SQUER offsite – we cultivate a culture where everyone feels valued and inspired to grow together.
• A Perks-Packed Workplace: Work in a central office near Ostbahnhof and enjoy meal vouchers, EGYM Wellpass membership, a free Deutschland-Ticket, JobRad, referral bonuses, Corporate Benefits, and Pluxee employee gifts for special occasions.

Annual Gross Salary: € 81.000 - € 103.000 – the exact placement depends on the seniority level we assess together during the process.

About the Company

Enabling teams.

Transforming IT landscapes.

Digitalizing enterprises.

Contact us to apply now.