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Senior People Operations Manager – API Platform (m/f/d)

  • JOB-67042676
  • Bremerhaven
  • Full time
  • Permanent position, home office
  • from now on

Company profile

Our client is an established product company in the field of enterprise software for regulated industries. The place of employment is Bremerhaven; The collaboration is organized as a distributed team setup with asynchronous communication and is designed as a permanent, full-time position.

In terms of content, you will work on topics related to the API Platform: data-driven products, modern pipelines and quality mechanisms along the entire lifecycle. The team values ​​high quality standards, constructive feedback and practical collaboration as well as scalable platforms and automation.

Your tasks

  • You take on responsibility in the API Platform environment and deliver measurable results - from planning to stable operation.
  • You analyze business and technical requirements, translate them into implementable user stories/epics and coordinate dependencies transparently with all stakeholders.
  • You will work closely with Product, Security, Data and Operations and ensure that data protection, compliance and security requirements are taken into account at an early stage.
  • You optimize performance, costs and scaling, evaluate technical options and document architectural decisions in an understandable and auditable manner.
  • You establish and live quality standards (code reviews, automated tests, definition of done) and ensure comprehensible, maintainable and expandable solutions.
  • You drive refactoring and technical modernization, reduce technical debt and improve the developer experience through pragmatic standards and tooling.
  • You will participate in architectural and technology decisions and introduce best practices to increase stability, security and scalability in the long term.
  • You consistently implement observability (logging, metrics, tracing), derive concrete improvements from incidents and sustainably reduce error classes (RCA/problem management).
  • You create understandable documentation, promote knowledge exchange (pairing, reviews, brown bags) and support teammates with onboarding.
  • You take end-to-end ownership of features or services – from requirements recording through design/implementation to stable handover into productive operation.

Your profile

  • You have relevant experience for API Platform and can lead complex projects into implementation in a structured manner.
  • Very good written and spoken German or English skills as well as the ability to work effectively in distributed teams.
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills – you can systematically identify causes and derive sustainable improvements (RCA).
  • Experience in cloud/container environments and a solid understanding of operations, monitoring and security fundamentals in distributed systems.
  • Bonus: Knowledge of security/compliance (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS) and experience with auditable documentation.
  • Very good understanding of software architecture, interfaces (API design) and data models as well as the ability to justify technical decisions in a comprehensible manner.
  • Several years of experience in a comparable role with proven success in implementing complex projects in production-critical environments.
  • Practice with modern toolchains (Git, CI/CD, testing) as well as the willingness to set standards and measurably improve quality in the team.
  • Strong communication and moderation skills in order to clarify requirements, involve stakeholders and convey technical topics in an understandable manner.
  • Team-oriented work in cross-functional setups; You give constructive feedback, share knowledge and actively contribute to the further development of the team.

Your benefits

  • Attractive compensation package with additional benefits and – depending on the role – bonus/premium components; Transparent salary ranges are a common practice.
  • Team events and exchange formats (remote or on-site) to sustainably promote collaboration, culture and knowledge transfer.
  • Permanent, full-time position with long-term perspective, clear responsibilities and a reliable setup for remote collaboration.
  • Short decision-making processes, a high level of personal responsibility and the opportunity to shape topics with real impact - instead of just processing tickets.
  • High home office flexibility (remote/hybrid) including modern hardware equipment and professional toolchain for communication, planning and delivery.
  • Flexible working hours and an environment that combines results orientation with a sustainable work-life balance – including transparent goals and realistic planning.
  • 30 days vacation (or comparable) as well as additional benefits related to health, well-being and ergonomic working in the home office.
  • Continuing education budget for training, certifications and conferences so that you can continually expand your role professionally and methodically.

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