Freelance Engineering Manager (m/f/d)

About us

A healthier life is a happier life.

Vivy’s mission is to empower users in taking charge of their own health and medical narrative. With our holistic (universal) approach, our Mobile Application transforms users from being passive patients to proactive individuals to take charge of their own health. Adhering to the highest standards of data protection and encrypted technology, Vivy is the one place for users to consolidate with medical professionals, medical documents and health data at their fingertips.

As one of the first technical startups in the healthcare industry, our team is determined on creating real value that benefits our users lives by personalising user centric features. Based in the heart of Berlin as an international team we are always looking for charismatic and ambitious professionals who are ready to rattle the healthcare system.

Are you ready to join the revolution?

Your Role

We’re looking for a skilled Freelance Engineering Manager to join our cross-functional team where you will:

  • Build and lead an autonomous, high performing cross-functional team of around 8-10 iOS, Android, Frontend, Backend, and QA engineers
  • Work closely with other development teams, product teams, and data teams to work in sync to create some exciting cool features
  • Constantly raise the bar on user and customer experiences
  • Be representative of the team and accountable for the technical and delivery outcomes of the team
  • Demonstrate impact through developing the people, as well as the organization

Your Profile

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing a cross-functional team, preferably in a technology company and/or in the healthcare industry, and be a creative thinker who thrives on owning the process from start to finish. Additionally, the candidate will bring:

  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in leading diverse teams in an international environment with a strong focus on quality
  • Must have experience with at least one of the technologies we use Java, Swift, Typescript, or Kotlin.
  • A healthy approach to giving and receiving actionable, constructive feedback
  • Focus and ability to prioritize your workload using business data and metrics
  • Solid experience in communicating with various stakeholders and functions across the whole organization
  • Growth mindset and ability to quickly adapt to change and have proven in previous leadership roles that you have excellent problem solving critical thinking and communication skills
  • Fluent English skills
  • Have working visa/permit for Germany

Our offer

  • Latest tech stack, including Spring Boot reactive applications using Java 15, Kotlin, Swift, Typescript, automated deployment process, and the highest security standards in code and processes. You can have a look at our Tech Radar here https://radar.vivy.com/
  • Open and international working environment: Vivy stands for diversity - work in an international team with colleagues from more than 30 nations 
  • Opportunity to shape a product that will enhance the life of millions of people worldwide
  • Career development: Digital learning budgets, mentoring programs, and training sessions give employees the opportunity for personal and professional development. In addition, various social networks offer employees a wide range of support and development opportunities within our company
  • Competitive compensation
  • You will be working with the latest technology along with an agile environment to work as efficiently as possible (e.g. brand-new Mac or Windows Laptop, screens, etc.; ergonomic chairs and standing desks)
  • With countless opportunities for team bonding such as regular team events, special events, and parties in winter and in summer, you will be able to strengthen team spirit as well as the professional development of your department
  • Flat hierarchies with a high degree of freedom and responsibility
  • We have a hybrid working model and you will work in a newly designed office in Berlin Mitte with great coffee, soft drinks, fresh fruits and an online canteen (Smunch)