Team Lead Fullstack Engineer

Einleitung
Cluj | Hybrid | Product Engineer

At Impower, we're redefining how property management works — simple, fast and digital.

Over 100,000 people manage more than 12 million apartments using tools and processes that are still largely manual and time consuming. 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 a Team Lead Fullstack Engineer, you will guide a cross-functional development team in Cluj, shaping the technical direction while contributing hands-on to the product. You will help our engineering culture grow, ensure technical excellence and deliver software that truly improves our customers' daily work.

Your mission

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional engineering team, fostering ownership, clarity and continuous improvement
• Design and review scalable architecture components, including APIs, data storage and system integrations
• Plan, implement and deliver new features and workflows using our core stack (Java/Spring, React, Kafka, AWS)
• Ensure engineering excellence through code reviews, testing best practices and high-quality delivery
• Contribute hands-on to frontend or backend development where needed (React & Java)
• Drive technical R&D initiatives such as OCR, automated bank matching or workflow automation
• Understand and translate complex business processes into reliable, user-centric software solutions

Your profile

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, in Java backend (Spring or JEE) and modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular or Vue
• Strong skills in designing scalable systems, efficient data storage (SQL/NoSQL) and REST APIs
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
• Strong understanding of software quality, testing strategies (BDD/TDD) and clean code principles
• Ability to analyse complex workflows and turn them into well-structured technical solutions
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in an international environment
• Passion for mentoring and supporting engineers, improving team practices and technical decision-making

Nice to have

• Previous experience in a startup/scale-up environment
• Knowledge of container technologies (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS)
• Experience acting as a Scrum Master or improving agile development processes

Why us?

• Freedom and flexibility: Choose your setup — work hybrid from Cluj, with flexible hours and real ownership.
• Meaningful impact: Build technology that helps thousands of people simplify property management every day.
• Modern environment: Work with a cutting-edge tech stack (React, TypeScript, Java, AWS, Kubernetes) and up-to-date tools.
• Growth opportunities: Take on technical leadership, explore new technologies, and shape product direction as we scale.
• Supportive culture: Join a diverse, agile startup team that values autonomy, trust, and collaboration with guidance during onboarding and beyond.

About Us
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.

Today, over 4.000 users manage more than buildings through our platform, replacing outdated tools with fast, reliable, and intuitive workflows.

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.

We move fast, stay curious, and ship with purpose. Here, you'll find the freedom to make an impact, the trust to take ownership, and the space to grow.