R&D Manager Backend IoT

Java

al. Walentego Roździeńskiego 1b, Katowice

Vaillant Group Business Services

20 000 - 25 000PLN

Gross per month - Permanent

Full-time

Permanent

Manager / C-level

Hybrid

Tech stack

English

C1

IoT

regular

Backend

regular

People Management

regular

Team Management

regular

Software Development

regular

Java

regular

Job description

What we achieve together

As an R&D Manager – Backend, you will be part of a team responsible for developing exciting features such as connectivity, energy management, and over-the-air updates for smart and sustainable heating systems.

• You will lead a team of software architects and developers who implement, test, and maintain microservices and serverless functions in our Azure Cloud using state-of-the-art methods and tools within agile cross-functional teams.

• You ensure the individual development of developers and architects based on current technological and business challenges.

• You make sure that defined standards and architectural principles are followed during development. You actively shape these standards and drive technological and methodological improvements, contributing to a holistic system architecture.

• You collaborate in a cross-functional team with Product Owners, Architects, Scrum Masters, R&D Managers, and Developers to improve development efficiency and quality.

What makes us successful together

• Qualification: You have successfully completed a university degree in computer science or a similar field.

• Experience: You bring solid professional experience in developing cloud platforms with microservice architecture.

• Know-how and skills: Your in-depth knowledge of modern development methods, CI/CD, and automated testing shines. Ideally, you are experienced with Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot.

• Nice to have: Prior leadership experience in software teams and familiarity with agile frameworks like SCRUM.

• Personality: You are proactive, communicative, and enjoy working collaboratively in diverse teams. Your high motivation inspires others.

• Language skills: Fluency in English is essential for daily communication and team collaboration.

What you can count on

• Environment that cares about your well-being: flexible working hours, hybrid work model and additional 2 days off per year for every employee.

• Package of additional benefits: private medical care, multi-sport card.

• A growing, agile and dynamic team that challenges established routines and helps transforming the Vaillant Group to a data informed business.

• Constant learning opportunities for both technical and personal growth through a range of workshops, seminars, events, and e-learnings.

What makes us special

We take care of a better climate. In every home and our environment. As a successful family business, we have been living up to this claim for over 150 years. We are one of the world's leading providers of heat pumps, digital services and efficient gas heating appliances and offer energy-saving solutions.

You will find sustainability everywhere at the Vaillant Group. In the office, at the production sites and on the road. Around 16,000 employees from over 70 countries are committed to this every day. As an international team, we take responsibility - for our future and that of our planet. We promote your personal development so that you can act with passion and together we can ensure a better climate.

Become part of the Vaillant Group and help us shape the future of heating!

We promote equity and do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We value the uniqueness of each individual and encourage all people to apply.

Published: 15.08.2025

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