Head of Development (w/m/d)

About us
At aedifion, you will actively shape the future of energy-efficient building operations. Our mission is to make existing buildings smarter, more sustainable, and easier to manage – making a real contribution to CO₂ reduction.
You’ll join an innovative tech company that uses cutting-edge technologies like IoT, AI, and cloud solutions to enable sustainable real estate. Our culture? Open, diverse, and team-oriented. With nearly 90 colleagues from 12 different nations, we combine a wide range of expertise and perspectives to achieve big things together. Your impact in this position:

As Head of Development (m/f/d), you will be the driving force behind building and scaling a high-performing development team that drives innovation in one of the most exciting and challenging industries: making buildings smarter, more sustainable, and energy-efficient.

You will create an environment where developers can reach their full potential – with clear structures, modern technologies, and a focus on technical excellence. At the same time, you’ll ensure your team delivers quickly and reliably without compromising on scalability, security, or quality.

Your focus will be on building a strong team: recruiting, developing, and inspiring talent to create a sustainably growing organization. You will establish clear roles, responsibilities, and processes that enable your team to work efficiently and autonomously.

Together with the CTO and the product and engineering teams, you will develop a roadmap that combines innovation and speed while leaving room for technological growth and long-term scalability. Your work will play a key role in transforming the real estate industry through smart technologies, driving greater sustainability and efficiency.

If you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic environment and help reshape an industry for the better, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.

What you can expect:

• Team Building as a Priority: Build a strong, high-performing development team and continuously develop it through targeted recruitment, mentoring, and fostering individual strengths.

• Scaling with Structure: Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and processes that enable sustainable growth while maintaining agility to respond to new challenges.

• Autonomous Teams: Foster independent, self-organized teams that efficiently deliver end-to-end solutions with full ownership.

• Technical Excellence: Implement standards and best practices that ensure quality, scalability, and reusability.

• Vision and Roadmap: Collaborate with the CTO and product teams to develop a clear roadmap that balances technical innovation with market-driven priorities. Ensure a balance between short-term features and long-term technical initiatives.

At aedifion, we foster an open and inclusive culture where all employees, regardless of origin, gender, age, abilities, or orientation, can thrive. We provide a safe space that enables individual growth and independent work. Flexibility and openness are at the core of our values, allowing everyone to work with joy and authenticity. We strongly encourage women to apply.

Our Tech Stack
We rely on state-of-the-art technologies to transform the real estate industry. Here’s an overview of our tech stack:

• Programming Languages: Python, Go, Java, Typescript

• Python Frameworks: FastAPI, Flask

• Cloud Environments: AWS, Azure

• Databases: PostgreSQL, InfluxDB

• CI/CD Tools: GitLab CI/CD, Sonarqube

• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes

• Monitoring & Logging: Grafana, Prometheus, VictoriaMetrics

• Architecture: Microservices, Event-driven Architecture, REST APIs

• Testing: Pytest, Cypress, vitest, testify

• Messaging: Apache Kafka, AMQP, MQTT

This tech stack forms the foundation of our platform, which processes billions of building data points, enables real-time control, and reduces CO₂ emissions. What you bring along:

• Leadership Experience: At least 5 years of experience leading and scaling technical teams, ideally in dynamic and fast-growing tech environments.

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of software and system architecture, scalability, and modern organizational approaches like domain-driven design and continuous delivery.

• Team Building: A proven ability to build strong teams, recruit top talent, and foster a culture of ownership and excellence.

• Soft Skills and Values: Excellent communication skills, the ability to inspire teams, and a knack for fostering trust and collaboration. With empathy and decisiveness, you drive innovation while keeping the big picture in focus.

• Strategic Thinking: A strong understanding of the interplay between organization, technology, and product, enabling you to develop sustainable, scalable solutions.

• Language Skills: Strong English skills are essential, as our tech teams primarily communicate in English. Good German skills are a plus and will help you navigate the local context.

Benefits

• Make an Impact: Your work helps reduce CO₂ emissions and makes buildings more sustainable and energy-efficient.

• Mobile Work: Work the way that suits you – with flexible hours, a short core working time, and the freedom to work from our modern office in Cologne, remotely across Germany, or up to 10 days per year from within the EU.

• Long-Term Opportunity: After your probation period, we offer a permanent employment contract.

• Feel-Good Perks: 30 vacation days, fresh organic fruit, regional coffee, free drinks, and a monthly team breakfast to keep you energized.

• Learning & Growth: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career path.

• Tech Stack: Choose between Microsoft or Apple equipment, plus high-quality noise-cancelling headphones for focused work.

• Mobility Package: Stay flexible – choose between a Deutschlandticket or a JobRad for commuting or private use.

• Future Planning: We support your financial future with contributions to capital-forming benefits or company pension schemes.

• #teamaedifion: Regular team events, flat hierarchies, active knowledge sharing, and a collaborative atmosphere define our team culture.

• Dog-Friendly Office: Your dog is welcome – we’re happy to have furry team members!