Head of Tech and Data

Head of Tech & Data (Berlin)Start: ASAPOTE: €70–100K base + ~VSIPLocation: Berlin (onsite)Language: English (German not required)About the CompanyOur client is one of the fastest growing start ups in Europe and operates at the intersection of food, data, and technology — powering hundreds of restaurant and ghost kitchen partners across Germany with internal software systems that manage operations, analytics, and decision-making. From ingredient-level automation to full-scale operational dashboards, the infrastructure enables partners to grow efficiently and sustainably for a business that looks to the global market.The RoleWe’re looking for a hands-on Head of Tech & Data to take ownership of all internal technology — with a major focus on data and data infrastructure. You’ll lead a small but growing team while remaining close to the codebase.This position sits at the heart of the company’s next scaling phase and international expansion. You’ll bridge the technical and business worlds — translating operational needs into scalable systems and guiding non-technical leadership through technical and architectural decisions. It’s a mix of leadership, architecture, and hands-on delivery.ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a cross-functional team of engineers and data specialists.Own all technical and data infrastructure, ensuring scalability and reliability.Define and execute the technology roadmap in alignment with company goals.Translate business needs into clear technical requirements and deliverables.Guide architectural decisions and oversee CI/CD, infrastructure, and data governance.Hire and grow the technical team post-next funding round.Introduce best practices in documentation, code quality, and analytics visibility.Act as the bridge between C-level leadership and technical execution.RequirementsAround 3–5 years of experience, including first leadership exposure.Strong technical foundation in data-driven systems or transactional environments.Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and modern data warehousing (BigQuery, dbt).Familiarity with FastAPI, PostgreSQL, React/TypeScript, Terraform, Docker, and GCP.Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-ambiguity startup environment.Balance of technical depth, ownership, and a collaborative mindset.Why JoinYou’ll own the tech and data backbone of one of Germany’s fastest-growing food-tech ventures, shaping its systems from the ground up. This is an opportunity to lead, build, and scale — not just maintain — with full autonomy, trust, and impact.The potential is limitless, as the company is poised to go global — and you’ll be part of that journey from a very early stage.