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Head of Backend Development Omnichannel IT (m/w/d)

Essen, Ruhr, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-08-31 → 2026-11-11

Core

Leading the backend development team for the omnichannel IT system, driving the transformation of the system landscape, and ensuring scalable architecture for a large European shoe retailer.

Role type

Senior management backend development lead

Builds

Scalable omnichannel backend systems and cloud applications

Domain

Retail / E-commerce / Cloud

Required skills

Team leadership, .NET, Java, Cloud architecture, Software delivery methodologies, Technical standards definition, Mentoring

Preferred skills

Experience with complex IT transformations, Passion for modern technologies, Conference speaking

Technologies

.NET, Java

Responsibilities

Provide disciplinary and technical leadership for backend development teams, Drive the transformation of the omnichannel system landscape, Define and enforce development standards, Partner with product management on delivery and technical excellence, Develop and mentor team members

Seniority

Senior, management level