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Qonto

Sep 12

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    People, HR & Administration
  • Germany, +3
    Remote
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AI generated summary

  • You must have proven leadership in frontend development, strategic thinking for complex platforms, strong stakeholder management, and business acumen to challenge product decisions with customer focus.
  • You will manage teams, provide technical leadership, drive product delivery, oversee React migration, promote continuous improvement, and foster collaboration with partners.

Requirements

  • Experience: You have a proven track record of leading Frontend development teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments, with strong technical skills in frontend engineering.
  • Leadership: You excel at managing and mentoring other managers, fostering their growth and development while balancing autonomy with oversight.
  • Strategic thinking: You can develop and execute technical roadmaps and scaling plans for complex web platforms, with a focus on both short-term delivery and long-term strategy.
  • Stakeholder management: You're skilled at building relationships across departments and managing diverse stakeholder needs, treating colleagues as if they were customers.
  • Business acumen: You can understand and challenge product decisions based on solid business understanding and data analysis, always keeping the customer's needs in focus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage 3 teams of 15+ engineers.
  • Coach your team leaders and engineers to maintain quality and velocity while the team grows and complexity increases.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to managers, empowering them to make decisions and grow in their roles.
  • Drive delivery of product features and improvements with a high level of quality and on time.
  • Drive the ongoing React migration project, balancing technical debt reduction with new feature development.
  • Spread a culture of continuous improvement: learn how to write better code to ship features faster.
  • Foster collaboration with partner teams such as Product, Data, Backend, Mobile & and with third parties.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we offer a tailor-made remote work policy depending on the job you apply for and where you live.

What is the main mission of Qonto?

Our mission is to make day-to-day banking easier for SMEs and freelancers through an innovative online business account combined with invoicing, bookkeeping, and spend management tools.

What is the size and composition of the engineering teams?

You will manage 3 teams of over 15 engineers combined.

What technologies are being used in Qonto's web applications?

Our web applications were developed using the Ember.js framework, and we are currently planning a migration to a new stack based on React.

What qualities are you looking for in candidates for the Head of Frontend Engineering position?

We are looking for candidates with proven experience in leading Frontend development teams, strong technical skills in frontend engineering, excellent leadership abilities, strategic thinking, stakeholder management skills, and business acumen.

What kind of work culture does Qonto promote?

Qonto fosters a welcoming environment that prioritizes diversity and continuous improvement, encouraging a culture of learning and collaboration.

What are the perks offered to employees at Qonto?

Perks include a competitive salary package, meal vouchers, public transportation reimbursement, great health insurance, mental health initiatives, childcare benefits, and monthly team events.

How long does the hiring process take?

On average, our hiring process lasts about 20 working days, and offers usually follow within 48 hours.

What is the role of the Head of Frontend Engineering at Qonto?

The Head of Frontend Engineering will lead cross-functional teams in creating scalable web solutions, drive the technical strategy for our platform, and ensure the delivery of high-quality product features.

Are there opportunities for training and growth within Qonto?

Yes, we have developed a comprehensive management training program to fast-track engineers to Lead positions, alongside ongoing learning opportunities in our culture of continuous improvement.

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Qonto

The finance solution that energizes SMEs and freelancers.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2016
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Qonto is a financial technology company that offers an all-in-one business banking solution designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), freelancers, and startups. It provides a comprehensive platform that simplifies banking, accounting, and financial management, enabling businesses to manage their finances with ease. Qonto's ultimate mission is to help businesses save time and focus on growth by offering a streamlined, user-friendly banking experience. Their purpose is to revolutionise business banking by making financial management efficient, transparent, and accessible for all companies, no matter their size.