Job Description

Über united-domains

Die united-domains GmbH mit Sitz in Starnberg bei München bietet seit über 20 Jahren innovative und zuverlässige IT-Lösungen für den Aufbau digitaler Identitäten im Internet. Dazu zählt der weltweite Domain-Check, über 1.000 Domain-Endungen, die schnelle und sichere Domain-Registrierung, ein übersichtliches Domain-Management sowie professionelle Lösungen für den Online-Markenschutz. united-domains setzt dabei auf einen ausgezeichneten Kunden-Support vor Ort in Starnberg, mit hoher Erreichbarkeit und technischer Kompetenz. Mit über 1,6 Millionen registrierten, aktiven Domains und mehr als 300.000 zufriedenen Kunden ist united-domains einer der führenden Domain-Anbieter in Europa. Zu den Kunden gehören renommierte Konzerne und Marken wie TUI, DekaBank, Eurowings, Zwilling oder Melitta. Die united-domains GmbH wurde im August 2000 gegründet und beschäftigt rund 90 Mitarbeiter.



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The Role:

We’re hiring an experienced

Sr. Manager Software Development

as Teamlead in our Starnberg office to guide and inspire our united-domains Development team. You will oversee the design, optimization, and maintenance of critical systems handling high-volume transactions, API integrations, and database architecture, with a goal to adopt and expand into the Group Target Platforms.



Your leadership will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our global domain services, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.



While a strong foundation in our current tech stack is preferred, we value leaders who can adapt and guide their team in exploring new technologies.


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Main Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers focused on backend services. Oversee the development, deployment, and maintenance of Perl and Java/Go-based backend services for domain ordering. Drive the integration with third-party APIs for domain registration and management. Define and optimize database schemas, queries, and data workflows, ensuring best practices Provide technical guidance and troubleshoot Linux service issues to ensure maximum system availability. Champion and refine software methodologies, including agile practices, and CI/CD processes. Guide architectural decisions, document solutions, and ensure adherence to technical standards. Manage the full software development lifecycle from conception to deployment and maintenance.

We appreciate

4+ years of experience in leading or managing software development teams. Proven experience in managing software development teams, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). Experience with architecture design and decision-making for scalable and reliable systems. Proficiency in one programming language expertise: Backend / systems development, scalability, systems monitoring and optimization Strong Linux knowledge: Command-line mastery, service deployment, and troubleshooting. Database Design: schema development and complex query tuning. APIs & Integrations: Experience with REST APIs and modern standards Git and common CI/CD frameworks is required Core Skills: Fluent in English and German, exceptional problem-solving and

Nice-to-Have

Domain industry knowledge (Domain lifecycle, Registries, DNS). Strong Perl, Java or Golang knowledge Kubernetes and cloud-native skills Familiarity with Modern Perl practices (Moose, PSGI, Plack). Experience with Mini-CPAN or internal CPAN management.

Bonus Skills (Value-Add)

Advanced containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). CI/CD pipeline design (Jenkins, GitLab CI). Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure). Project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
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Benefits

Hybrid work model. Flexible working hours through trust?based (flex) time. Modern office spaces with excellent transport connections. Various employee discounts for activities and products. Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops. Numerous training and development opportunities.



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