Responsibilities
- Coach engineers at all levels, from juniors finding their footing to seniors navigating complex architectural and career decisions.
- Build individual development plans and foster a culture where meaningful feedback is a natural team rhythm, not an annual event.
- Create an environment where people feel safe to experiment, raise concerns, and learn from failure.
- Conduct performance evaluations with care and clarity, proactively addressing underperformance while championing top talent.
- Actively build a diverse team culture where every member feels they belong and can thrive.
- Continuously evolve how your squads plan and execute (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid), ensuring the framework fits the team’s specific context.
- Shield your teams from "noise" and remove impediments, allowing engineers to sustain deep focus on high-quality delivery.
- Drive a culture of excellence across code quality, observability, incident response, and sustainable delivery pace.
- Use metrics (Cycle Time, Team Health, and Reliability Indicators) to spot bottlenecks early and drive continuous improvement.
- Co-own initiatives that strengthen the entire engineering organization, such as: Hiring & Onboarding: Help design and run a fair, structured, and candidate-friendly hiring process; actively source diverse talent and raise the bar over time.
- Co-own initiatives that strengthen the entire engineering organization, such as: AI Adoption: Championing the responsible use of AI-assisted tools (code generation, automated testing) to boost developer effectiveness.
- Co-own initiatives that strengthen the entire engineering organization, such as: Security-First Mindset: Cultivating a culture where security is integrated into the design phase, not added as an afterthought.
- Co-own initiatives that strengthen the entire engineering organization, such as: Cross-Team Bridges: Identifying dependencies between Product, Data, and Platform teams to ensure seamless collaboration.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer, complemented by 2–3 years in a formal management role with direct people responsibility.
- A track record of "leveling up" engineers; you can name people who grew significantly under your mentorship.
- Deep experience overhauling "ways of working" and the ability to explain the measurable impact of those changes.
- A strong communicator who can frame technical trade-offs for business stakeholders and business strategy for engineers.
- You enjoy building alignment across Product, Design, and Data functions.
- Fluency in English and cultural awareness to navigate various European markets.
Nice to Have
- A background in Java/Kotlin, cloud infrastructure, or modern mobile development.
- A personal point of view on how to integrate AI tools into the developer workflow responsibly.
- Experience in a high-growth, product-led company where you've balanced the tension between speed and sustainability.
- A genuine passion for the energy transition and the freedom of electric mobility.
Benefits
- A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities.
- Daily vegetarian lunches, snacks & drinks are provided at our office.
- To fully embrace the EV lifestyle and ensure seamless travel to job sites, you'll get access to our fully shared electric pool cars.
- 29 holidays + 2 Mission Days you can use to contribute to Fastned’s mission or to support a cause that is important to you.
- Pension plan fully covered by Fastned.
- Stock option plan: We believe in shared value creation.
- Mental Wellbeing with nilo health: Access to a confidential mental health platform offering 1-on-1 coaching with psychologists, group sessions, and a variety of digital self-care tools.
- Enjoy a sponsored membership providing flexible access to a wide network of gyms, fitness classes, and wellness facilities across the NL.
- Going the extra mile for parents: Beyond offering paid parental leave that goes well above the legal minimum, we provide personalised coaching through Foundree to support your well-being and confidence at every stage of your parental journey.
- Understanding women's health is beneficial for all of us, fostering empathy, improving communication, and creating a more inclusive workplace. That's why we teamed up with Flouria, providing you with quick access to a broad range of women's health professionals.
- Other perks include food and drinks available all day at the office, various social gatherings, and exciting yearly company trips!
Work Arrangement
Remote (Country) — 10 countries
Additional Information
- Fluency in English required.
- Additional European languages are considered a plus.
- Work-life balance is emphasized.
- Genuine work flexibility provided.
- Family-friendly policies in place.
- Onboarding includes a series of workshops about the industry and fast-charging infrastructure.
