Are you ready to shape the future of location intelligence? Mapular is looking for a passionate Technical Lead to join our growing team. If you're an experienced engineer with a knack for leadership and a love for building impactful geospatial solutions, we'd love to meet you.

About Mapular

Mapular is at the forefront of revolutionizing the geospatial technology landscape. We bring expertise in developing modular geospatial solutions that enable organizations to seamlessly integrate geospatial capabilities into their technology stack. Our team is dedicated to working together to create advanced data-driven tools that empower organizations to solve complex challenges with precision and insight. At Mapular, you'll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking culture where cutting-edge solutions meet real-world impact.

Tasks

As our Technical Lead, you'll take charge of a team of talented engineers and help drive the development of groundbreaking geospatial products and services. You’ll be leading by example—designing, coding, and architecting—while also mentoring the team, aligning on best practices, and ensuring technical excellence. You will work closely with the leadership of the company, aligning business goals with technical strategy to build modular geospatial solutions for the world.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor an engineering and development team while actively contributing to coding, architecture, and design.
Drive innovation within our tech stack and explore new technologies to enhance our solutions.
Develop and enhance user interfaces for our geospatial applications.
Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand project requirements and drive the development of scalable, future-proof solutions.
Ensure high-quality standards through code reviews, testing practices, and by fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Implement best practices for application security and modern data security standards
Manage resource allocation, timelines, and guide the team in a hands-on, agile environment.
Work closely with company leadership to align technical strategy with business objectives, focusing on modular geospatial solutions that can be integrated into technology stacks globally.

Requirements

5+ years of professional software development experience, ideally in geospatial or data-heavy environments.
Experience leading or mentoring an engineering team, ideally in a hands-on capacity.
Strong proficiency in technologies such as JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and relevant GIS tools (e.g., Mapbox, QGIS, PostGIS).
Proven experience in architecting scalable solutions, particularly for mapping or location-based services.
Proficiency in deploying, managing, and securing applications in the cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP).
Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha) and a balanced approach to reliability and practicality in testing.
Openness to adapting project management methodologies, with a preference for experience in Scrum.

Nice to Haves

Demonstrated experience with geospatial libraries such as Mapbox GL, MapLibre GL, Leaflet JS, and OpenLayers.
Knowledge of spatial data concepts, including vector/raster tiling and handling large data sets.

Benefits

Impactful Work: Lead the engineering behind the scenes of tools that drive decision-making for major players in real estate, urban development, and retail.
Competitive Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience, Deutschlandticket for convenient commuting, 28 days of holidays plus an additional day for your birthday.
Growth Opportunities: Be a key player in shaping our engineering culture and strategy as we scale. Flexible working hours and a Learning & Development budget to support your professional growth.
Supportive Team: Join a friendly and motivated team that values collaboration and a balance between ownership and support. Access to all Fora coworking locations for a change of scenery.

If you’re excited by the prospect of building industry-leading geospatial solutions and want to make an impact while being hands-on in your craft, we’d love to hear from you!

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