Development Manager (f/m/d) for Garden Linux Development

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What you’ll do

Summary:

Step into the dynamic world of container Linux development with our Garden Linux team! Garden Linux, as SAP’s tailored and hardened container Linux, is the Linux of choice for Gardener. As the Development Manager of that team, you'll be at the heart of managing the development team of Linux experts with a high level of commitment and excellence in our cutting-edge, cloud-native open-source project “Garden Linux”. 

We are looking for an experienced, strong, self-motivated and highly technical skilled leader. This role isn't just about managing a standard team - it's about living and championing it, developing talents, fostering a culture of constantly raising the bar, developing new talents and making a significant impact in Europe’s tech world with ORA. Be part of the ride!

The Role:
As a Development Manager for the “Garden Linux” Team, you will:

• lead the newly formed Garden Linux development team based on broad technical knowledge of Linux as well as excellent people management skills
• collaborate with SAP stakeholder teams and ORA community members to guarantee cloud-ready quality, stability and security of Garden Linux.
• continuously improve Garden Linux security, compliance, quality and delivery processes to increase efficiency and reliability, with a focus on process automation wherever feasible.
• foster personal development and growth of our diverse team members
• represent Garden Linux in SAP events and open-source community meet-ups

What you bring

• Several years of experience as development manager of highly skilled technical developers or similar role and environment (e.g., project lead)
• Profound understanding of Linux operating system concepts and container technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify, analyze and resolve quality and people issues.
• Understanding of software development processes and the software development lifecycle.
• A curious mindset and willingness to explore new paths and challenge existing processes.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and its architecture is a plus, but not a must!
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. 
• Fluency both written and spoken in English, and preferably in German.

Meet the team

The Gardener team is a dynamic group of professionals passionate about cloud technology and open-source software. They foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, where everyone's input is valued. The team operates in a highly skilled environment, constantly pushing the boundaries of technology and contributing actively to the open-source community. Joining the Gardener team means being part of a cutting-edge technological journey in a supportive and innovative setting.

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Requisition ID: 387884  | Work Area: Software-Design and Development  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Part-Time with a minimum of 75% capacity, or Regular Full-Time  | Additional Locations: