Head of Software Engineering (m/f) 100%

Sontex is a prosperous and rapidly expanding SME active in the development and manufacture of systems for measuring thermal energy, headquartered in the Biel region. For 37 years, we have been developing, producing, and distributing precise devices used to record energy consumption. We help our customers use energy resources efficiently and save them. Our national and international clientele is active in the field of building technology and automation. To strengthen the Software team, we are looking for a

Your main tasks

• Lead, coach and develop the software team to deliver high-quality platforms, products and tools
• Define and implement the software strategy, technical direction and technology roadmap
• Promote best practices, software architecture standards, cybersecurity and quality processes
• Bridge business needs and software development to provide scalable, customer-focused solutions
• Lead agile development projects and act as Scrum Master to ensure effective execution and continuous improvement
• Oversee DevOps practices, CI/CD automation, software quality, security and operational excellence
• Implement continuous process improvement including AI adoption
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, IT, sales and customers throughout the product lifecycle
• Manage relationships with strategic technology partners and provide technical expertise for level 3 support and product training
• Develop talent, foster a high-performance culture and contribute as the group software team leader

Your profile

• Holder of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or equivalent field, complemented by solid practical experience
• 10 years of experience in software team management roles, ideally in a multicultural or international environment
• Strong expertise in software architecture, cybersecurity and DevOps practices
• Proven experience with agile methodologies, with demonstrated practice as Scrum Master
• Strong interest in technological innovation, especially AI applied to software development
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across the product lifecycle
• Excellent command of French and English, German is an asset

We offer you

• A hybrid working model with great flexibility
• A corporate culture based on trust, integrity, competence and personal responsibility
• Support in professional development
• A multicultural and international working environment as well as a collegial team
• The development of innovative products that enable efficient use of energy resources

If you would like further information, you can contact Mr Beat Stauffer, CTO Sontex Group at 41 32 488 30 00. Have we piqued your interest? We look forward to receiving your application with complete documents exclusively by e-mail at the following address: careers@sontex.ch

Sontex SA, Rue de la Gare 27, 2605 Sonceboz, Switzerland. www.sontex.ch