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Head of Development / Digitalization Management

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SSI Schäfer IT Solutions GmbH

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In this role, you design and develop scalable digital solutions, lead a team, and manage the software lifecycle from requirements gathering to release while promoting close collaboration with business departments.

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Your role in the team

  • In this key role in Customer Support, you will actively shape the digital future.
  • You combine strategic thinking with operational execution and create sustainable, scalable digital solutions at the intersection of business, IT, and management.
  • Leading and developing the development and digitalization team.
  • Responsibility for the digital platform landscape and the development of sustainable, scalable software solutions.
  • Definition and implementation of the development strategy, technical architecture, and roadmap.
  • Managing the entire software lifecycle, from requirements gathering to release.
  • Promoting knowledge sharing and employee development.
  • Close collaboration with business units, IT, management, and external partners to successfully implement digital solutions.
  • Evaluation of new technologies and development of strategic recommendations for action.
  • Ensuring the stable operation of key digital applications and services.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • Completed vocational training in business informatics, computer science (university of applied sciences/technical university), or a comparable qualification.

Qualifications

  • In-depth expertise in requirements analysis and in translating business requirements into sustainable technical solutions.
  • Strong understanding of modern software architectures, with a focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability.
  • Very good knowledge of .NET / ASP.NET Core and Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Knowledge of modern frontend technologies, as well as Azure DevOps and Git.
  • Understanding of ETL processes, reporting solutions, and cloud architectures.
  • Good business administration skills.
  • An interest in modern technologies and AI applications is an advantage.
  • Excellent communication skills and a structured, solution-oriented approach to work.

Experience

  • Several years of experience in software development, solution architecture, or technical product development.
  • Experience in leading, developing, and supporting employees.
  • Experience with agile methodologies and modern development processes (e.g., Scrum, DevOps).
  • Experience with relational databases, data modeling, and SQL.

What we offer

  • Subsidized professional development.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Comprehensive health management.
  • Mentorship Program.
  • Work from home.
  • Free parking.
  • Business bike leasing.
  • Benefits may vary depending on location and position.
  • Possible start date: immediately.
  • For this position, we offer a minimum gross starting salary of €5,000.00 per month on a full-time basis (38.5 hours per week).
  • The actual salary is calculated based on prior service, qualifications, professional experience, and the collective agreement.

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  • Location Graz
    Fischeraustraße 27, 8051 Graz, Austria

About your employer

SSI Schäfer IT Solutions GmbH

Friesach Bei Graz, Graz, Wels

More than 1100 IT experts from all over the world – including about half of them working for SSI Schäfer Solutions in the greater Graz area – combine software and hardware to create high-performance applications.

Company size
250+ Employees
Founding year
1986
Language
German, English
Company type
Established Company
Work model
Hybrid, Onsite
Industry
Industry, Production · Internet, IT, Telecommunication · Logistics, Transportation

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Head of Development / Digitalization Management

SSI Schäfer IT Solutions GmbH