Head of Software Development (m/f/d) - Jobbird.com

Your role at CGM: As a leading company in software solutions for the healthcare sector, we operate in 19 countries and employ almost 9,000 dedicated people. You will work in a dynamic and innovative environment that is full of opportunities. With your commitment and passion, you have the chance to make a lasting difference.

CGM Leverages AI: We are looking for people who feel the power of AI in the eHealth environment, want to help shape change, and recognize with curious passion how technology – from modern frontends and cloud platforms to AI-based solutions – can make healthcare smarter, simpler, and better.

Together, we are shaping the healthcare system of the future. Become part of our mission and make a difference – for a world in which knowledge saves lives!

Your contribution:

• You lead an international team of frontend and backend developers, quality assurance, DevOps engineers, and Scrum Masters through the agile development process and ensure the use of modern cloud and AI technologies.
• You take care of onboarding, training, and developing employees, define recruiting standards and processes, and actively foster skills in frontend, DevOps, cloud, and AI.
• You scale the agile processes within the department, divide the team into three independent Scrum teams, and integrate international colleagues into a unified cloud- and DevOps-oriented delivery structure.
• You coordinate and implement the technical requirements in a modern cloud environment (incl. CI/CD, monitoring, security) and work closely with other departments to ensure smooth integration into the existing system landscape.
• In addition, you design and prepare the Executive Board resolution on partial decryption and take on the technical implementation and verification using secure cloud services and, where appropriate, AI-supported methods.

What you bring:

• Completed vocational training, e.g. As an IT specialist (m/f/d), or a degree in IT, e.g. Informatics, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.
• Proven experience in leading Scrum development teams and applying Scrum methods, as well as the ability to motivate and lead an international team in a DevOps and cloud environment.
• Proven experience in desktop and web development in frontend, backend, or full stack – ideally with responsive UI, modern frameworks, and integration into cloud services.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant programming languages and technologies (e.g. HTML5, CSS / SASS and JavaScript or TypeScript, Java, Go), hands-on experience in DevOps (e.g. CI/CD, containers, Infrastructure as Code) and cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP), as well as an interest in AI/ML technologies and strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills round off your profile.
• Strong communication skills, a team-oriented mindset, and very good German and English skills.

What you can expect from us:

• Feel Good Management: We offer you fresh food every day with a varied selection of dishes.
• Health: Use the gym and attend our free sports classes.
• Childcare: Our on-site kindergarten enables you to work more flexibly.
• Events: Take part in internal events and activities, which take place regularly on site as well as remotely.
• Ergonomics: Set up your workplace so that it meets your ergonomic needs and you can work comfortably and healthily on site.
• Diversity is part of CGM! We look forward to receiving your application regardless of disability, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, age, or sexual orientation and identity.

Convinced? Apply now online with your complete application documents (incl. Salary expectations and earliest possible starting date)

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