Engineering Lead (remote, m/f/d)

Are you a strategic and technically adept leader with expertise in software integration and capable of driving complex platform migrations? Do you have experience of leading interdisciplinary teams and team management, while ensuring seamless delivery of scalable and secure solutions? Then join Skycell as an Engineering lead, and play a vital role in our mission. Be a part of our team and help us deliver innovative solutions that make a real impact.

At SkyCell, we're on a mission to change the world by revolutionizing the global supply chain. Our cutting-edge temperature-controlled container solutions are designed to ensure the safe and secure delivery of life-saving pharmaceuticals, with sustainability at the core of everything we do.

We’re a fast-growing, purpose-driven scale-up where you’ll make an impact, feel empowered, and thrive in a diverse, innovative environment.

Why SkyCell?

· 🌱 Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real difference by contributing to a more sustainable future in global logistics and healthcare.

· 🚀 Innovation at Heart: Work with cutting-edge technology and be at the forefront of supply chain innovation.

· 🌎 Stronger together: Join a supportive team of talented individuals from over 40 countries, where we work together every step of the way.

· 💡 Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our people – continuous learning and development are key pillars of SkyCell.

· 🏆 Award-Winning Culture: Join a workplace recognized for its commitment to excellence with a ‘Great Place to work’ award, as well as a Platinum Ecovadis rating highlighting our sustainability and employee well-being.

What You’ll Do

SkyMind’s Cloud Development team builds a next-generation visibility platform that allows our customers (mainly pharma companies, but also logistics service provider) to monitor the temperature and position of their shipments in real-time. They combine this with sophisticated risk assessment capabilities, alert functionality and simulation models that allow predictions of potential issues, e.g., because a container was forgotten on a runway in Dubai. The team use modern, standard technology, constantly optimize our development processes, and have close and direct interaction with our product management function.

In this role you’ll also:

• Lead the integration effort of a major new product to an existing software platform

• Build up and lead an interdisciplinary team consisting of analysts, QAs and developers
• Lead change management and team dynamics around a potential merger of teams
• Create and manage a technical roadmap to guide the migration while ensuring new functionalities are implemented seamlessly
• Conduct a thorough assessment of the existing application, identifying dependencies, integrations, and potential challenges
• Lead and coordinate the team to ensure migration activities are aligned, and dependencies are managed
• Plan and execute the migration of data if required, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime
• Address technical challenges and make decisions on software architecture, design patterns, and technology stack
• Maintain and support the current and future system through the transition and migration period
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks associated with the migration and operation of both systems
• Analyse and challenge business requirements and translate them into modelling decisions and code
• Establish and enforce coding standards, review code, and oversee testing processes on both platforms
• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure code
• Ensure documentation of code, requirements, development processes, testing standards and coverage
• Lead process improvements to enhance team productivity and efficiency
• Conduct and lead regular 1-on-1s and team meetings, performance reviews and annual appraisals

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, a related field or relevant working experience

• Extensive programming experience in Java; a good knowledge of JavaScript / React is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey both business and technical concepts
• Good understanding of business analysis and QA methods; proven experience in both fields is a plus
• Good understanding of software development principles, algorithms, and data structures
• Some experience and familiarity with PHP will be desirable
• Familiarity with domain-driven design and TDD paradigms is a plus
• Prior experience leading and managing interdisciplinary software product teams
• Ability to align team goals with broader organizational objectives
• Familiarity with QA processes and strategies to deliver high-quality software

• Team player, you are someone who that thrives when supporting other team members
• For the first 12 months: willingness to travel to on-site location in Holland 1-2 per month
• Flexibility, ability to adapt to changing requirements and to amend on feedback
• Efficient, getting-things-done mentality, capability to deliver quality on time

What's In It For You?

· ⚡ Flexibility & Balance: Flexible working hours and work-life balance allow you to tailor work to fit your life.

· 🌟 Recognition & Growth: Opportunities for career advancement in a company that values your contributions.

· 💼 Hybrid Workplace: Modern workspaces (in Zurich, Zug and Hyderabad as well as our Skyhub in Basel) and a remote-friendly culture to inspire collaboration amongst a globally diverse team.

· 🎉 Company-wide Events: Join us for company events to celebrate successes, build teams, and share our vision. Plus, new joiners experience SkyWeek, our immersive onboarding program.

· 👶 Generous Maternity & Paternity Leave: Support for new parents with competitive maternity and paternity leave.

· 🏖️ Annual Leave & Bank Holidays: Enjoy a generous annual leave package, plus local bank holidays to recharge and unwind.

Ready to Make an Impact?

We’re not just offering a job; we’re offering a chance to be part of something bigger. At SkyCell, you’ll help build a future where pharmaceutical delivery is efficient, sustainable, and transformative.

Stay Connected with SkyCell

Visit http://www.skycell.ch and explore #WeAreSkyCell on LinkedIn

How to Apply

Simply click ‘apply for this job’ below! We can’t wait to meet you and discuss how you can contribute to our mission! Please note, we are unable to consider applications sent to us via email.

If you have any questions, you can contact our Talent Team (E-Mail schreiben).

SkyCell AG is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

For this position, if you are not located in, or able to relocate (without sponsorship) to one of the above locations, your application cannot be considered.