Workflow Engineering Chapter Lead (f/m/x)

About the job

Deutsche Bank Technology in Berlin

DB Technology is a global team of technology specialists, spread across multiple trading hubs and tech centres. We have a strong focus on promoting technical excellence – our engineers work at the forefront of financial services innovation using cutting-edge technologies. 

Our Berlin location is our most recent addition to our global network of tech centres and growing strongly. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and to creating excellent opportunities for talented engineers and technologists. Our tech teams and business units use agile ways of working to create #GlobalHausbank solutions from our home market.

The Shared Applications and Services (SAS) organization was created in 2023 to manage shared tools across the bank, such as workflow platforms, document systems, and process automation. Within SAS, the Workflow Tribe delivers secure, scalable workflow solutions and plays a key role in driving innovation and agility across the bank. It works in an agile setup with Squads and Centers of Expertise (CoEs) to support collaboration and continuous delivery.

We’re looking for a Workflow Engineering Chapter Lead (f/m/x) to mentor and grow a team of engineers. This senior role combines strong technical skills with people leadership. You’ll promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement while overseeing the development of key software applications. You’ll report to the Tribe Engineering Lead and work closely with multiple squads. Fluency in both German and English is essential for engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

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Your key responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and inspire a chapter of software engineers, fostering their professional growth and career development.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance on the architecture, design, and implementation of software applications built with Java, Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies.

• Effectively communicate technical concepts, project status, and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders at various levels.

• Champion software engineering best practices, including code quality, automated testing, CI/CD, and application lifecycle management.

• Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and goal-setting sessions.

Your skills and experiences

• Proven experience in a senior software engineering role with a track record of technical leadership.

• Demonstrable experience in people management, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management of software engineers.

• Strong hands-on expertise with our core technology stack: Java, Hibernate, Spring, Kafka, Elasticsearch. Springboot, BPMN engines

• Business fluency in both German and English

• Be proactive, well-spoken, and solution-oriented individual with a passion for both technology and people.

What we offer

We provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of benefits and offerings to support both, your private and professional needs.

• Emotionally and mentally balanced
  A positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life – both professionally and privately. We offer consultation in difficult life situations as well as mental health awareness trainings.

• Physically thriving
  We support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment. You can benefit from health check-ups; vaccination drives as well as advice on healthy living and nutrition.

• Socially connected
  Networking opens up new perspectives, helps us thrive professionally and personally as well as strengthens our self-confidence and well-being. You can benefit from PME family service, FitnessCenter Job, flexible working (e.g parttime, hybrid working, job tandem) as well as an extensive culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Financially secure
  We provide you with financial security not only during your active career but also for the future. You can benefit from offerings such as pension plans, banking services, company bicycle or “Deutschlandticket”.

Since our offerings slightly vary across locations, please contact your recruiter with specific questions.

This job is available in full and parttime.

In case of any recruitment related questions, please get in touch with Binh Bui.

Contact Binh Bui: +49 30 34073081

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.