Technical Team Lead - Full-Stack (React / Node.js) (m/f/x)

Department: Business Partner Transparency

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mannheim

Description

As a Technical Team Lead you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of Business Partner Transparency (BPT) within our osapiens HUB. This enterprise-grade platform helps companies comply with critical ESG regulations like: 

• The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) – ensuring suppliers uphold human rights and environmental standards. 
• The Whistleblower Directive – providing secure, anonymous reporting channels. 
• The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) – upcoming EU-wide sustainability compliance. 

In this role, you will combine technical expertise with leadership, guiding a team of 5-7 engineers to build scalable, high-impact solutions. You will shape the team’s technical direction, champion best practices, and work closely with product managers to translate business needs into effective solutions. 
Our osapiens HUB is a modern, enterprise-grade development platform that enables businesses to build powerful applications without worrying about infrastructure, scaling, or failover. You’ll help develop and refine this cutting-edge, serverless ecosystem while delivering meaningful solutions for international clients. 
This role is based in Madrid where you'll collaborate with a talented, forward-thinking team. We embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office, ensuring the perfect balance between in-person collaboration and remote flexibility. 

Key Responsibilities

• Leading by example by writing high-quality, scalable code while leading, mentoring, and reviewing contributions from team members. 
• Shaping the technical direction by defining best practices and making architectural decisions that drive high-performance development. 
• Driving agile development by facilitating stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure efficient workflows. 
• Collaborating with product teams by working closely with product managers and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives. 
• Fostering team growth by mentoring engineers, providing guidance, and creating opportunities for professional development. 
• Staying ahead of industry trends by researching and introducing new technologies that improve performance, scalability, and maintainability. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Demonstrating proven leadership experience by having previously led teams as a Team Lead, Tech Lead, or Senior Engineer, with a strong focus on mentoring and guiding team members. 
• Bringing expertise in TypeScript, React, and Node.js by developing scalable, high-performance applications with modern full-stack technologies. 
• Applying a deep understanding of agile development by thriving in fast-paced, iterative environments and continuously improving team workflows. 
• Exercising excellent problem-solving skills by breaking down complex business requirements into simple, effective technical solutions. 
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders by collaborating seamlessly with both technical and non-technical teams to drive alignment and clarity. 
• Embracing a servant leadership mindset by empowering and enabling your team to excel, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement. 
• Excellent communication skills in English (C1). German is a bonus (B1+) 

Benefits

• A purpose-driven mission with and for global industry pioneers in tackling complex challenges 
• Room for creativity through collaborative teamwork and an open communication culture 
• Flexibility and team bonding with our hybrid work options 
• Fuel for your growth journey, both personally and professionally 
• Sustainable mobility options, promoting eco-friendly commuting solutions 
• Fun team events and outings with our global teams 
• Inspiring workspaces in Mannheim and beyond