IT Engineering Manager

Since its establishment in 1919 Herold has been in constant development and is today part of group.one, which is one of the leading group of companies in Europe in the administration and sale of domains, webhosting, and digital marketing services. We have an international environment with a high level of flexibility and growing ambitions. Within group.one, Herold is the specialist for online media and marketing services. It is our goal to strengthen the online presence of local SMEs. With a well thought-out product portfolio, we are the first point of contact when it comes to online marketing for small and medium-sized companies in Austria. We create websites, do online advertising and much more. About the team: The Engineering Manager (f/m/d) acts as the bridge between developers, product delivery, quality assurance, and leadership to drive consistent delivery, continuous improvement, and career growth for team members. Your Responsibilites: Champion Engineering Excellence – Uphold high standards in code quality, modern development practices, and continuous improvement across all web solutions. Mentor and Support Developers – Provide practical guidance, regular feedback, and career development opportunities to help developers at all levels grow, upskill, and advance. Enable Effective Delivery – Drive predictable and timely outcomes through strong refinement, planning, and risk management, while ensuring capacity is maintained with balanced scheduling. Foster Collaboration – Build strong working relationships between developers, QA, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and leadership to ensure smooth workflows and aligned outcomes. Align Goals and Performance – Partner with HR and Vendor Management to deliver fair performance reviews, align individual goals with team OKRs, and support personal and collective success. Cultivate a Positive Culture – Promote an open, respectful, and results-oriented environment that values contribution, growth, and work–life balance. Excellent English language skills (verbal and written). German language skills are nice to have. Proven experience in software development (web and backend) with solid knowledge of coding standards and modern frameworks. Experience in leading or managing developers, ideally in SaaS or hosting environments. Strong communication skills with the ability to give constructive feedback and coach individuals. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and modern CI/CD delivery. Comfort working in a distributed, multicultural environment and with vendor-sourced teams. Experience in the hosting or SaaS domain (e.g., domains, control panels, VPS). Background in mentoring engineers for career progression and technical excellence. An extremely varied, responsible job in an innovative company with future prospects and an international background. A team-oriented and friendly working atmosphere. Flexible time management and a high degree of personal responsibility. Home office option. Cooperation with specialists within group.one. Modern office building at Vienna main station with extensive transport links and parking facilities. Benefits (e.g. supported company restaurant, massage). We are committed to an inclusive and safe environment, free from discrimination and harassment Salary: The minimum annual gross salary for this position is € 60.000,-- (incl. an overtime allowance of 20 hours) for 38.5 hours/week. Actual compensation can be above this, depending on qualifications and professional experience. Further Information: We are committed to an inclusive and safe environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome talent in all its diversity. Your gender, background, age, beliefs, or personal story do not define your opportunities here—what matters to us is mutual respect, personal appreciation, and creating a workplace where motivation and collaboration thrive. We believe in supporting your personal and professional growth, recognising you as both an individual and a valued team member. We want to continue to grow with you and why we look forward to getting to know you. Recruiter contact information: Meline Yousefi