# Tech Lead at Clera

Tech Lead at Clera in Berlin. On-site, full-time. Posted November 4, 2026.

- Company: Clera
- Location: Berlin
- Workplace: On-site
- Job type: Full-time
- Experience: 3+ years
- Posted: 2026-11-04
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/clera/66d8a173-594c-49e5-8a30-27cee8ff0c98/application
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/tech-lead-clera-b4m454

## Requirements

- At least 3 years of experience in Senior or Staff Engineer roles, with recent, hands-on backend development experience.
- Substantial experience with Java or another JVM language. Kotlin and AWS experience are useful; the backend stack includes Kotlin and Quarkus.
- Experience leading architecture decisions and delivering production systems, including implementation, code reviews, and technical problem-solving.
- Experience in a hybrid Tech Lead role, project leadership, or early people leadership, with a strong record of delivery in fast-paced environments.
- A product-minded approach, clear communication, and experience using AI-assisted development tools.

## Description

### About the Role

Lead a team of 3 to 4 engineers at a growing B2B communications software company. This hands-on role balances backend architecture and development with coaching the team and improving its delivery.

### What You'll Do

- Spend approximately half your time on architecture, development, code reviews, and important technical projects.

- Take responsibility for the team's effectiveness, technical quality, and delivery.

- Partner with Product to understand customer problems, shape solutions, define scope, and set priorities.

- Set technical direction while enabling engineers to make decisions and develop their judgment.

- Hold regular 1:1s, give actionable feedback, and support each engineer's development.

- Remove blockers, manage dependencies, and identify delivery risks early.

- Improve engineering practices and explore how AI can support the software development lifecycle.

- Contribute to hiring through technical interviews and candidate conversations.

### What We're Looking For

- At least 3 years of experience in Senior or Staff Engineer roles, with recent, hands-on backend development experience.

- Substantial experience with Java or another JVM language. Kotlin and AWS experience are useful; the backend stack includes Kotlin and Quarkus.

- Experience leading architecture decisions and delivering production systems, including implementation, code reviews, and technical problem-solving.

- Experience in a hybrid Tech Lead role, project leadership, or early people leadership, with a strong record of delivery in fast-paced environments.

- A product-minded approach, clear communication, and experience using AI-assisted development tools.

### Compensation & Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available.

### Location

Hybrid role based in Berlin, Germany, with regular in-person work.