Senior Developer with CTO potential

About Us

We are a well-established and expanding tech company committed to innovation and excellence in our field. We are now searching for a highly experienced and motivated Senior Developer who is looking to take their career to the next level and potentially grow into the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Our environment values entrepreneurial thinking and a deep commitment to ownership, giving the right candidate the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our technological future.

The Role

This position will be central in transitioning our legacy codebase to the latest industry standards. You will lead a team in designing and implementing scalable, efficient, and modern solutions. Acting as if this were your own company and product, you’ll collaborate closely with other leadership teams to ensure the company's technological and strategic growth aligns seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the Modernization Effort: Review, refactor, and modernize legacy codebases to align with current best practices, ensuring high performance and maintainability.
2. Technical Strategy Development: Work with senior leadership to define and execute the technical vision and roadmap, preparing for future scalability.
3. Code Quality and Best Practices: Enforce coding standards, implement automated testing, and improve development workflows.
4. Team Leadership: Mentor and guide other developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
5. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with product management, UX/UI, and other departments to align technical implementations with business objectives.
6. Ownership Mindset: Approach projects and challenges as if they are your own, with a focus on long-term success and company growth.
7. Potential for Growth: Demonstrate leadership qualities that could lead to stepping into a CTO position.

What We’re Looking For

1. Experience: Minimum of 7+ years in software development, with proven experience in modernizing legacy systems and leading technical projects.
2. Technical Proficiency: Expertise in multiple programming languages and frameworks, strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure, DevOps practices, and software design patterns.
3. Leadership Skills: Experience in managing or mentoring development teams, and a demonstrated ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
4. Problem Solver: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to technical challenges.
5. Entrepreneurial Mindset: A self-starter who takes initiative and approaches their work with a business-owner’s perspective.
6. Effective Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

What We Offer

1. Career Growth: A clear path to potentially becoming CTO as you prove your capabilities and align with the company’s vision.
2. Equity Options: The possibility of receiving shares, giving you a stake in the company’s success.
3. Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team that values feedback, innovation, and continuous improvement.
4. Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid/remote work options for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Don’t apply if

1. You prefer an old school tech stack.
2. You are looking for an ordinary coding job.
3. You prefer a 9 to 5 job.

Join us on our journey to innovation and growth. Help shape the future of our technology and drive forward a product as if it were your very own.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 60.000,00€ - 100.000,00€ per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in 20251 Hamburg