Head of Software Engineering (a) 100 %

Location : Rotkreuz or hybrid within Switzerland

CONVOTIS Schweiz AG is part of an international IT group and has been offering innovative IT and software solutions with its own data center for over 25 years. In the area of ​​Cloud & Security, we develop and operate customized IT solutions. From Managed Private Cloud Services and Modern Workplace to Advanced Security Services, including in hybrid environments, we create a secure, scalable, and modern IT infrastructure for our clients.

Head of Software Engineering (a) - 100%

Build the future of our software platform with us

At CONVOTIS, you don't just develop software – you actively shape the technological future of our solutions in the areas of cloud, managed IT and security.

As Head of Software Engineering, you will assume overall responsibility for our software development at the Rotkreuz site and lead our engineering teams professionally and in terms of personnel into the next phase.

In this role, you will report directly to our CTO and, together with him and the other teams, shape the technological direction of CONVOTIS Switzerland.

Your role

You are responsible for the entire software development in Rotkreuz – from the strategic direction to the operational implementation.

Typical tasks might include:

• Overall responsibility for software development at the Rotkreuz site
• Leadership, coaching and further development of our engineering teams
• Definition and implementation of the technical strategy together with the CTO and other departments
• Ensuring the quality, scalability, and stability of our software solutions
• Further development of our architecture, development processes and standards
• Promotion of modern engineering practices (e.g., Clean Code, CI/CD, automation)
• Close collaboration with operations, project management and customers
• Responsibility for resource planning, budget and prioritization
• Management and coordination of external partners and service providers
• Continuous improvement of our products, platforms and development processes
• Solid knowledge in the development of sophisticated software solutions is required (ASP.NET Core MVC, C#)

What you can bring

Your experience in leading engineering teams and your understanding of modern software development are particularly important.

Helpful examples include:

• Several years of experience in a leadership role in software engineering
• Experience in the field of managed IT, IT services or cloud platforms
• Knowledge of agile methods such as Scrum or Kanban
• Experience in scaling teams and systems
• Ability to communicate technical topics in an understandable way
• Entrepreneurial thinking and decisiveness
• Very good German and English skills

If you don't meet every requirement, but have a clear vision for modern software development, we would still be happy to receive your application.

What you can expect from us

• Scope for creativity in a key role with a direct influence on our technological direction
• Close collaboration with the CTO and management
• Hybrid working with up to 3 days of home office per week
• Personal development through exchange at the senior level and exciting projects
• Support for further training and professional development
• Free drinks in the office to keep your energy levels up
• Regular team events and joint activities

Family-friendly working conditions

We know that work and private life need to be compatible. That's why we create conditions that support employees in different phases of their lives.

These include, among others:

• 16 weeks of maternity leave with 100% continued salary payment
• Flexible re-entry options after maternity leave
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work models, where the role allows it
• Up to two weeks of workation per year within Europe
• A corporate culture in which work, family and private life are compatible.

Interest?

Get to know us now with a virtual coffee – no strings attached. Perhaps you'll soon be an important part of our team, helping us with our expansion. Simply upload your CV; a cover letter isn't necessary. We'll then contact you for a brief initial chat via MS Teams. We look forward to hearing from you!

All open positions can be found at: https://convotis.recruitee.com