SQL Engineering Manager

At Impower, we’re redefining how property management works —simple, fast and digital.
We support property managers in modernizing these workflows step by step, using clear structures, reliable technology and real practical value.
We build our platform as an AI-driven, scalable ERP system that brings automation and intelligent workflows into a market with huge untapped potential.
As an Engineering Manager (Tech Platform) , you will lead and grow a cross-functional platform engineering team in Munich, responsible for building the technical foundations that enable our product teams to deliver quickly and reliably. You will drive the development of scalable platform capabilities, shared services and infrastructure that support the evolution of our ERP platform.
Lead and mentor a cross-functional platform engineering team, fostering ownership, clarity and continuous improvement
Drive engineering execution and delivery, aligning platform capabilities and technical priorities with product needs and overall business strategy
Provide strong technical leadership, guiding architecture decisions, scalable system design and best practices across APIs, data platforms and system integrations
Ensure engineering excellence through strong development practices, code quality standards, testing discipline and reliable release processes
Oversee the design and evolution of our core platform components, supporting product teams with scalable infrastructure and reusable services across our stack (Java/Spring, React, AWS)
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with strong expertise in Java backend development (Spring or JEE) and experience working with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular or Vue

• 4+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams, mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Strong technical background in designing scalable systems, including APIs, distributed services, data storage (SQL/NoSQL) and system integrations
• Experience building and evolving platform capabilities or shared infrastructure, enabling product teams to develop and operate software efficiently
• Solid understanding of modern engineering practices, including CI/CD pipelines, DevOps workflows, cloud environments and platform reliability
• Strong commitment to engineering excellence, including testing strategies (BDD/TDD), maintainable architectures and clean code principles
• Passion for mentoring engineers and building strong teams, supporting career growth while improving engineering practices and technical decision-making

Previous experience in a startup or scale-up environment
Experience improving agile development processes or collaborating closely with Product Managers
Exposure to data-heavy systems, workflow automation platforms or fintech systems
Build technology that helps thousands of people simplify property management every day.
Work with a cutting-edge tech stack (React, TypeScript, Java, AWS, Kubernetes) and up-to-date tools.
Join a diverse, agile startup team that values autonomy, trust, and collaboration with guidance during onboarding and beyond.
Impower is a SaaS Startup founded in Munich, with a team of 50+ people from 10+ nationalities in 2 offices across Europe.
Our ambition is bold: to redefine how property management works across Germany — fully digital, AI-driven, and built for people who value simplicity and control. Unlike many startups, Impower is profitable - without external investors , giving us the freedom to grow sustainably and focus on what truly matters — our product and our people.