Software Engineer Team Lead
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About the Role
Security Engineer Team Lead
Location: Berlin, Germany
Our client is seeking an experienced security engineering leader to build and drive a high-performing, delivery-oriented security team. You will take ownership of security across multiple products, bridging engineering, product, and information security to create measurable impact.
Key Responsibilities:
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Build and lead a cross-functional security engineering team, fostering a modern, delivery-oriented culture among engineers and embedded security champions.
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Ensure each core product has a defined security owner, with backlogs that are transparently planned, prioritised, and consistently executed.
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Own end-to-end security backlog management - consolidating findings from audits, tooling, and external reports into well-structured tickets across relevant project boards.
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Drive a Kanban-based workflow and champion cross-product improvements including reusable patterns, shared templates, and strategic refactoring.
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Collaborate with Product Owners, Tech Leads, Engineering Management, and the Information Security function, reporting to senior stakeholders and keeping security progress, risks, and capacity visible and measurable.
Requirements:
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5+ years in software development, application security, or a comparable technical field, with at least 2–3 years in a lead role spanning multiple teams or products.
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Degree in computer science, IT security, software engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
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Hands-on experience with Jira or similar ALM tools, and strong familiarity with Kanban, CI/CD, secure SDLC, and common security tooling.
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Fluent German and English (written and spoken), comfortable engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
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Structured, pragmatic, and organised, with strong communication skills and the ability to influence and drive change without formal authority.
What's on Offer?
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Hybrid working model.
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In-house academy and external learning partners to support your growth.
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On-site canteen with fresh daily meals and a fully equipped fitness centre with weekly classes.
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Corporate benefits, job bike scheme, company pension, and regular team events.