Job DescriptionAUGENTIC - Driven by Technology

AUGENTIC GmbH having its headquarters in Munich, Germany is a globally operating company in the business of digital identities and the related identity management solutions.

Our projects range from the supply of components all the way through to turnkey solution projects. Using AUGENTIC’s competencies and talents our worldwide government customers have a responsible, trustworthy and competent partner for the secure handling of the identity of their citizens.

Founded by a team of well-known industry experts, AUGENTIC GmbH combines innovative power with many years of expertise enabling customers to benefit from tailor made solutions of exceptional and lasting quality.

Our talents are a key asset to the company. Therefore, we put great efforts in individual development plans. So, are you interested in shaping the future and make this world a safer place together with us? You can expect exciting, varied tasks with the opportunity to actively shape the further development of the company. We are currently looking for a

Software Engineering Manager (m/f/d)

for our headquarters in Munich:

Responsibilities Role Overview: We are seeking a proactive and technically grounded Engineering Manager to lead our development efforts for the AUGENTIC software platform "Qomitto". You will balance strategic leadership with technical oversight, ensuring that our team of 20 developers operates at peak efficiency. This role requires a "hands-on" leader who spends 70% of their time on team, development, testing, and release management, and 30% on code development and technical troubleshooting.

This position is based in Munich, with frequent coordination with international teams.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-End SDLC & Process Excellence:

SDLC Ownership: Design and optimize the full software development life cycle, from initial planning and analysis through to production deployment and maintenance.

Testing Rigor: Establish high standards for software quality by mandating a comprehensive testing suite, including JUnit, integration tests, load testing, and automation.

Environment Management: Oversee seamless transitions across Dev, Stage, and Production environments, ensuring platform stability at every stage.

Agile Leadership (ScrumBan):

Workflow Management: Drive the ScrumBan model, blending the structure of Scrum with the flexibility of Kanban to optimize team throughput..

Rituals & Delivery: Lead daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and sprint planning. Take full ownership of sprint goals, managing deadlines, and ensuring predictable delivery cycles.

Resource Allocation: Effectively distribute tasks across the team to maximize productivity without compromising quality.

Release Management & Quality Assurance:

Release Integrity: Coordinate with Software Architects and Product Owners to manage release cycles. Produce detailed Release Notes and ensure every deployment meets our rigorous quality gates.

Incident Prevention: Enforce a strict policy against direct production hotfixes; advocate for proper root-cause analysis and promotion through the standard pipeline.

Quality Metrics: Implement and monitor KPIs to assess team performance and software health, proactively identifying bottlenecks before they impact the roadmap.

Documentation: Document every step of SDLC with the team and ensure Confluence is up to date with latest changes.

Technical Supervision:

Hands-on Engagement: Maintain technical proficiency by getting "into the code" when required to solve complex blockers or provide architectural guidance.

Code & Test Oversight: Dedicate 30% of your bandwidth to develop code and supervising the testing strategy to ensure the software platform remains scalable and secure.

Liaison: Act as the primary bridge between the technical team and senior management, translating complex technical requirements into...