Job in Germany: Java Lead Software Engineer (m/f/d) for the Hogrefe test system

Java Lead Software Engineer (m/f/d) for the Hogrefe test system Hogrefe is an international media company specializing in the field of psychological diagnostics. With over 500 employees worldwide, we are the market leader in this field. Our E-Assessment department develops the Hogrefe Test System (HTS), a web platform for comprehensive online psychological assessments. Our e-assessment tech team consists of over 50 people: Software Engineers, Psychologists, Support, Software Testers, UX/UI Designers and Product Managers who develop, learn and progress together. Each one individually, in their own way, with their own interests, personality and different approaches. There are many ways to reach your goal. Together we make Hogrefe successful. We are looking for a Java Lead Software Engineer (m/f/d) to join our team as soon as possible. Use your skills and experience to take our platform to the next level. Your tasks We are hiring a Java Lead Software Engineer (m/f/d) to join our team and work on our operational platform. Our software is life-changing by helping people find the right careers and positions through aptitude diagnostics, identifying learning difficulties in students at an early stage and supporting people with mental illness on their road to recovery. With your expertise and innovative approach, we want to modernize our system and ensure that it remains at the forefront of the industry. Your task will be to develop a future-oriented vision for our software. Your ideas will be integrated into a strategic roadmap that the team will implement under your guidance. Therefore, you will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy to transition our existing software to modern technologies. Your role will involve making technical decisions to prepare our leading psychological testing software for the next ten years. You will be actively involved in the software development process and set high standards for the team through your work. As a technical expert (m/f/d), you will support the team in implementing best practices and ensuring code quality. Your hands-on approach will not only drive the technical implementation, but also foster creativity and collaboration within the team so that our software evolves dynamically to meet the growing needs of our users and industry standards. In addition, you will support the Software Engineering Manager in the training of employees and the strategic direction of the team within our department. Your profile After several years of successful development, our Hogrefe Test System has become the market leader and serves numerous customers worldwide. We are looking for a Java Lead Software Engineer (m/f/d) to make the HTS fit for the future. In this position, you will be the driving force behind the technical direction, design the software architecture and implement the necessary measures together with your development team. You should have at least eight years of professional experience in the industry, whereby we are less interested in the duration than in the nature and success of your previous projects. We would like to hear what you have worked on, how it was implemented and why it was a success. We are looking for an individual who wants to enhance the team's capabilities through dedicated technical mentoring and share their extensive experience and insights. Your experience in the Java environment and with modern web technologies will help us make important progress. Your interest in the further development of our established software will be an essential part of our improvement strategy. We look forward to getting to know your ideas for optimizing our processes. Bring your motivation and fresh approach to continuously improve our software and achieve high quality in all areas. Fluent English (written and spoken) is essential for this position. German language skills are advantageous. We offer you Flexibility, work remotely, hybrid or in our beautiful office building in Göttingen Decide how many hours per week you want to work (35-40 hours) We work with agile methods and value feedback We promote on-the-job training and recognized certifications We are an international employer with numerous benefits (team events, health management and more) An attractive salary package And on top of that, team spirit and a family culture We look forward to receiving your application and meeting you in person If you have any questions, please contact our recruiter Carolin via WhatsApp on 0151 27727201. Hogrefe Verlag GmbH & Co KG Human Resources Management, Carolin Reintke Merkelstraße 3, 37085 Göttingen recruitinghogrefe.de hgf.io/career

Location: Bern, CH

Posted Date: 10/30/2024