Our partner Flaschenpost.ch is the largest and most dynamic online wine retailer in Switzerland with more than 30,000 different wines and 3000 wines available for next-day delivery. Founded in 2007, Flaschenpost has always been one of the leading eCommerce players in Switzerland. Their goal is to make wine buying as simple, fast, and convenient as possible. Because of that, they are shifting from a typical eCommerce retailer into the world of a tech company.

Together with our partner, we are expanding the team and looking for a:

Tech Lead

to carry the ultimate responsibility for the performance, efficiency, and quality of the development team, as well as the delivered solutions. Your main task is to generate maximum impact with the given budget and to develop and implement the technical vision for our systems. The role offers a clear path for growth - potentially expanding into full ownership of the company’s technical strategy, with the opportunity to advance into a CTO position.
As a Tech Lead, you’ll spend 30–40% of your time hands-on coding and solving complex technical challenges while also leading the team - driving performance, hiring, and professional development. Together with the Product Owner, you’ll ensure smooth delivery of business-driven solutions. You’ll also play a key advisory role in the separate project to replace the existing ERP system and oversee its integration into the broader infrastructure.

Your responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Architecture (25%)

• Own team performance, architecture, tech decisions and meeting deadlines
  
• Ensure code quality, scalability, and future viability
  
• Define and implement best practices, coding standards and technical guidelines
  
• Optimize team efficiency and evaluate new technologies to improve development processes
  

Personnel Management & Team Development (20%)

• Lead and mentor the development team in Belgrade
  
• Drive performance reviews, salary adjustments, hiring, and team restructuring
• Identify training needs and promote technical development of the team
• Foster a positive, performance-driven team culture

Active Coding & Technical Problem Solving (35%)

• Solve complex technical challenges and code critical features (30–40% of time)
• Lead key shop performance initiatives, estimate effort, ensure feasibility
• Apply DevOps practices and monitor delivery timeline
• Ensure optimal task distribution within the team and monitor project progress, ensuring all deadlines are met

Mentoring & Knowledge Transfer (10%)

• Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and promote continuous learning
• Organise knowledge exchange and training on technical topics

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration (10%)

• Partner with Product Owner for delivery planning and optimal process management
• Communicate tech concepts and limitations to non-technical stakeholders
• Have regular exchange with the Shop Performance team to support their initiatives

ERP Replacement Project

• Advise on ERP selection, integration, and data/process migration
• Ensure seamless integration into existing infrastructure

Your profile:

• You have extensive experience in software development with Javascript/Node/Python and relevant frameworks in the last year
• Well-founded knowledge of system architecture and technical design
• Demonstrable experience with ERP systems and integration of enterprise systems
• Deep understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with agile development methods and their practical application
• Knowledge of database technologies and system integrations
• Understanding of security best practices and performance optimization
• Experience with cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure or comparable)
  

Leadership & Methodology

• Proven ability to lead tech teams and manage complex projects
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Results-driven, structured, and pragmatic approach

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about tech, proactive, and resilient
• Leads with confidence, fostering collaboration and clarity across the team

Education & Experience

• Completed degree in computer science, software development, or comparable field
  
• At least 5-7 years of professional experience in software development
  
• At least 2-3 years of experience in leading technical teams
  
• Bonus: Experience in eCommerce, complex integration and ERP projects 
  
• You perceive AI as a catalyst and multiplier for our skills and not as a threat

Our offer:

• We value work-life balance and have flexible working hours
• Lots of team activities and perks: yearly retreats, workshops, hackathons
• A chance to work with a team of experienced engineers committed to continuous learning, with opportunities for growth through knowledge-sharing sessions and webinars
• Working with an international team of world-class engineers
• A modern, sunny, open working place with a positive and fun atmosphere.
• A stimulating work experience that will allow you to grow both professionally and personally
• Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Let them know and after the successful probation period come and collect a well-deserved referral fee!