Tech Lead Marketplace Experience (m/f/d)

Build the digital infrastructure of European horticulture with us

Connected Growers is developing June – a platform for effective interaction between growers, B2B buyers, and marketers. We are replacing fragmented processes with modern software and creating a unified digital infrastructure for an entire industry.

To achieve this, we are looking for a Tech Lead Marketplace Experience (m/f/d) to not just develop software, but to build a team, take on technical responsibility, and shape the future of our platform together with the product team.

Your Role at June

As a Tech Lead Grower Marketplace Experience (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the technical development of our Marketplace and its associated services. You will report directly to our CTO, Anna.

You will build a new Engineering Squad from scratch and take on technical and professional responsibility for one of June's most commercially important areas. This isn't just about building good software: you will set the technical direction, make decisions in the face of uncertainty, develop people, and shape the culture of your Squad. Together with the product team, you will ensure the development of features that provide tangible value to our customers.

We will provide you with the context and freedom you need to manage your area independently. In return, we expect you to take responsibility, make decisions, and bear the consequences – in a dynamic environment where priorities change and information is not always complete.

You are not a classic People Manager. You lead through technical depth, clarity, decision-making, and trust. You remain actively involved in the code without becoming a technical bottleneck, make architectural decisions, and support your team in collaboratively developing high-quality software.

Our Marketplace is based on Spryker Commerce OS. You will gain a deep understanding of when we work within Spryker's conventions, when we extend them, and when a custom solution is appropriate. In doing so, you will always consider the long-term maintainability and extensibility of our platform.

What You Bring With You

You have many years of experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Engineer in web and e-commerce applications, as well as deep practical experience with PHP and Spryker Commerce OS, and you know when to work within Spryker's conventions, extend them, or consciously deviate from them.

You have experience with API-first or Spec-first development, as well as with AWS cloud infrastructures, modern deployment and monitoring processes.

You already have experience building a team and know what is important for it.

You have an understanding, interest, and desire for both product (software) development and team (people) development.

You work independently, communicate clearly, have high quality standards, and are fluent in German and very proficient in English.

This Would Be a Plus

• Good knowledge of TypeScript.
• Experience with ERP, Warehouse, or Commerce systems.
• Experience with complex Order, Pricing, or Inventory/Catalogue processes.
• Experience in a startup or a rapidly growing tech company.

What You Will Change With Us

• You will be responsible for the architecture, technical quality, and further development of the Marketplace and its services.
• You will build your Squad, develop team members, and foster a culture of responsibility, pragmatism, and continuous learning.
• You will develop a clear technical strategy for the Marketplace Experience product area and make informed decisions about how we use and extend Spryker.
• You will work closely with the product team and translate the needs of our buyers and sellers into sustainable technical solutions.
• You will ensure the continuous, secure, and reliable delivery of software by your team – from technical specification and architecture, to API design and development, all the way to operations, incident management, and continuous improvement.
• You will take responsibility for performance, stability, security, and compliance, and ensure that technical risks are identified, assessed, and consciously mitigated early on.
• You will leverage AI in everyday engineering work and help your team use AI meaningfully and responsibly for development, testing, documentation, and code reviews.

How We Work

Our teams are fully responsible for their product area: architecture, API design, development, operations, incidents, security, compliance. Commercial KPIs are also within their scope.

We communicate with customers, visit them, and test our solutions directly in their operational environment. Responsibility does not end at the merge button.

What Awaits You

• You will build something, not manage an existing team.
• You will receive a clearly defined area of responsibility and the freedom to shape it.
• You will work directly with the CTO and Product Manager and have a real influence on technical, product, cultural, and commercial decisions.
• You will immediately see the impact of your decisions – in the product, the team, and the business.
• Hybrid work from our office in Cologne, as well as regular on-site visits to customers, growers, and partners.

This job description intentionally expresses a clear position and sets high standards. We are not looking for the perfect CV, but for people who will be happy at Connected Growers. If you don't meet all formal criteria but recognize yourself in how we work and operate, we would still be happy to receive your application. What you might lack in individual points, we can develop together – the most important thing is that you have the mindset and the willingness to grow in this role.

Note: The vacancy will initially be closed via BridgeMaker and then transferred to Connected Growers.