
Engineering Lead - Growth Platform Team (m/f/d)
Raisin · Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- On site
- Full-time
- €95,000 / year
- Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Job highlights
- Lead growth platform engineering team.
- Own core growth capabilities and data pipelines.
- Manage E2E delivery cycles and team development.
- Collaborate with Product Managers and stakeholders.
- Drive OKRs and engineer hiring/onboarding.
About the role
About Raisin
Raisin is the world's leading platform for savings and investment products. Founded in 2012, the FinTech connects consumers with banks in the EU, the UK and the US. This gives consumers better interest rates and banks a diversified form of refinancing. Our vision is to offer savings and investments without barriers and thus open up the global 160 trillion euro market.
Raisin currently employs more than 800 people from over 75 countries worldwide. Today, the platform holds over 80 billion euros in assets from more than one million investors which have accrued over 5 billion euros in returns.
The Growth Platform Team
The Growth Platform Team at Raisin is a cross-functional team enabling Marketing and product teams to scale growth initiatives across web and mobile. The team owns core growth capabilities such as marketing integrations, user tracking, experimentation, bonus management, and attribution models, providing reliable services and data foundations that power growth across markets.
As part of this team, you’ll work on complex integrations and data-heavy systems, collaborating closely with Marketing and B2C stakeholders. The Growth Platform Team is responsible for the underlying services, data pipelines, and integrations that make growth measurable and scalable. If you enjoy building platform foundations with clear business impact, this team offers a high-impact and highly collaborative environment.
Your Responsibilities
- You are responsible for the full E2E delivery cycle: from requirements analysis, effort estimation, through design, implementation, QA, and delivery.
- You nurture an inspiring environment with open communication and a culture of trust.
- You proactively resolve impediments and mitigate risks for your team.
- In case you need to escalate delivery and team risks, you do this in a timely fashion, with a well-articulated solution/mitigation plan.
- You collaborate closely with your team’s Product Manager and Tech Lead.
- You facilitate the team’s work on strategy and planning for the delivery.
- Together with the Product Manager, you drive the OKR process for your team: communication of objectives, KR definition, team commitment, and pairing OKRs with individual target agreements for your engineers.
- You recruit, hire, and onboard engineers into the team.
- You develop both your engineers’ soft- and technical skill-sets according to the company’s goals and needs.
- You craft agreements and individual development plans with every team member, aligned to the team's goals.
- You uncover training opportunities as well as provide coaching for your team.
- You recognize high performance and reward accomplishments.
- You establish and keep strong performance standards for your direct reports.
Your Profile
- You hold a university degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- You bring at least 1 year of leadership or people management experience, with a strong interest in growing and supporting others.
- You have hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and Snowflake. Familiarity with frontend technologies is considered a strong plus.
- You have solid experience with data modeling and building ETL/ELT pipelines; experience with tools such as Airflow and dbt is a plus.
- You have worked with data analytics and visualization platforms such as Looker, Tableau, or similar tools.
- You are familiar with Data Engineering best practices, including data quality, monitoring, and observability.
- You have experience driving software projects to successful delivery in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
- You have a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle in a data engineering context, including pipelines, integrations, and data-driven product workflow.
- You are comfortable participating in open discussions around code, architecture, and technical trade-offs.
- You are fluent in English. German language skills are a plus but not required.
Join our mission, join our team – and grow with us!
At Raisin, we care about each other and it is one of our top priorities to foster an open and caring environment in which everyone feels welcome and comfortable. Our culture is strongly driven by our ambitious team, which connects more than 75 different nationalities.
Perks and Benefits
- Employee Development Budget of €2,000 and four full training days per year.
- Flexible working hours, home office and 30 vacation days.
- A company pension scheme (Betriebliche Altersvorsorge), which we support with 20%.
- Enjoy more than 50+ different sports with Urban Sports Club: We subsidize your membership with more than €20 per month.
- Do you miss being in the office? The Deutschland Ticket gets you there, which we subsidize with €25 per month.
- Love cycling? With JobRad, lease the bike of your choice and enjoy tax savings, plus Raisin covers your monthly insurance costs.
- Hungry all the time? Snacks, daily fresh fruit as well as drinks provided at the office.
- You are moving from another country or city to join us? We may support your relocation.
Diversity and Inclusion
Raisin Applicant Privacy Policy
We value diversity and the unique experiences each individual brings. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Key skills/competency
- Engineering Lead
- Growth Platform
- Data Engineering
- Team Leadership
- Python
- SQL
- Snowflake
- ETL/ELT Pipelines
- Data Modeling
- Software Development Lifecycle
Skills & topics
- Engineering Lead
- Growth Platform
- Team Lead
- Data Engineering
- Software Engineering Manager
- FinTech
- Python
- SQL
- Snowflake
- ETL
- Leadership
- People Management
- Berlin
- Remote
- Hybrid
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight leadership experience and specific skills in Python, SQL, Snowflake, and data pipelines.
- Showcase impact: Quantify achievements in previous roles, especially those related to growth initiatives or team management.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your leadership style, technical problem-solving approach, and experience with data engineering best practices.
- Understand Raisin's mission: Research Raisin's FinTech platform, growth strategy, and company culture to align your application.
- Network if possible: Connect with current Raisin employees on LinkedIn for insights into the team and company.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for the Engineering Lead Growth Platform at Raisin?
- The Engineering Lead Growth Platform at Raisin is responsible for the end-to-end delivery cycle, from requirements analysis to delivery. This includes fostering an inspiring team environment, resolving impediments, collaborating with Product Managers, driving OKRs, and managing engineer recruitment, development, and performance.
- What technical skills are essential for the Engineering Lead Growth Platform role at Raisin?
- Essential technical skills include hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and Snowflake. Solid experience with data modeling and building ETL/ELT pipelines is also crucial. Familiarity with frontend technologies, Airflow, dbt, and data analytics platforms like Looker or Tableau are considered strong pluses.
- Does Raisin require specific language skills for the Engineering Lead Growth Platform position?
- Fluency in English is required for the Engineering Lead Growth Platform role. While German language skills are a plus, they are not a mandatory requirement for this position.
- What kind of leadership experience is Raisin looking for in an Engineering Lead Growth Platform candidate?
- Raisin is seeking candidates with at least 1 year of leadership or people management experience. A strong interest in growing and supporting team members is highly valued, along with experience driving software projects in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
- What are the benefits of working as an Engineering Lead Growth Platform at Raisin?
- Employees at Raisin benefit from a €2,000 Employee Development Budget, flexible working hours, home office options, 30 vacation days, a company pension scheme, Urban Sports Club membership, Deutschland Ticket, JobRad leasing, and office snacks/drinks. Relocation support may also be available.
- How does Raisin support the professional development of its Engineering Lead Growth Platform team members?
- Raisin provides a €2,000 Employee Development Budget and four full training days per year. Additionally, the role involves coaching, identifying training opportunities, and crafting individual development plans aligned with team goals for engineers.
- What is the role of the Growth Platform Team at Raisin?
- The Growth Platform Team at Raisin empowers Marketing and product teams to scale growth initiatives. They own key growth capabilities like marketing integrations, user tracking, experimentation, and attribution models, providing reliable data foundations and services for scalable growth.