Entrepreneurial Tech Lead (m/w/d) in ClimateTech

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin

Deine Mission

The Three Biggest Challenges in the First Year:

Build the Core Platform: Lead the hands-on development of a scalable, robust platform, ensuring smooth integration with existing web and no-code systems
Create an Offline-First Application: Collaborate with the Product lead and founders to build a mobile app that is user-friendly, technically sound, and functional in low-connectivity areas for our craftsmen
Optimize Processes with AI Agents: Leverage AI-driven solutions (e.g. GenAI) to streamline complex and unpredictable operational processes, including handling emergency cases and qualifying buildings based on construction plans.

Join VARM as our Full Stack Engineer / Technical Lead to

Take ownership of the end-to-end development of our platform, ensuring scalability, robustness, and flexibility for future
-> Even though you are our Tech Lead, this is an Individual Contributor Role!
Work closely with the Product lead to transform vision into working products by leading and executing hands-on full-stack development—from front-end user interfaces to back-end services
Ensure the integration of no-code/low-code solutions into the infrastructure, enabling seamless workflows, scalability, and alignment with infrastructure standards and security protocols
Design and manage the data infrastructure, ensuring data integrity, security, and scalability, with Airtable as a key component (open to switching)
Ensure that technological innovations align with business needs and product requirements, providing technical insights during roadmap discussions
Apply AI-driven automation to streamline and automate administrative tasks, simplify workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance the user experience
Develop products with direct impact on all stakeholders: customers, craftsmen, and employees—there’s a lot to build as we are still in the early stages

Dein Profil

Proven experience in leading the development of mobile and web applications, with a strong focus on user-centric design and seamless functionality
Several years of experience in startups in a technical role—perhaps you've started your own company or worked in a fast-paced startup environment
Prior experience building and leading small engineering teams, with the ability to take ownership of technical challenges
You’re not just an engineer—you care about the product, its users, and its success
Adaptable, curious, and eager to tackle challenges, always with a focus on continuous improvement
Experience with no-code/low-code platforms and GenAI models is a plus
Proficient in English

Warum wir?

Why Now?
Buildings are the largest energy consumers in Europe, making them CO₂ monsters. They account for 40% of our energy usage, causing 36% of all EU CO₂ emissions. That's why the decarbonization of buildings is essential for a sustainable future.
Why Us?
At VARM, we are pushing insulation forward. We help our customers save up to 50% on their heating costs and decrease their CO₂ emissions. To scale insulation, we just closed a strong Seed Round with top-tier investors. Join our mission now to change an entire industry for good.
Our Goal?
Becoming Europe’s insulation champion and insulate 1 million houses over the next 10 years! Now is your chance to be part of our vision. Join us in building a market-leading company in the climate sector. Unf*ck the planet with us and actively contribute to slashing CO₂ emissions from buildings.

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Über uns

Warum jetzt?

Gebäude sind der größte Energieverbraucher in Europa. Sie verbrauchen 40 % unserer Energie und verursachen 36 % aller CO₂-Emissionen. Mehr als 85 % der heutigen Gebäude werden auch im Jahr 2050 noch stehen. Daher ist die Dekarbonisierung von Gebäuden ein wichtiger Bestandteil auf dem Weg zur Klimaneutralität.

Warum wir?

Wir bei VARM glauben, dass es ein absoluter No-Brainer ist, Gebäude energieeffizienter zu machen. Wie wir das schaffen? Indem wir Wärmedämmung neu denken und unseren Kunden dabei helfen, bis zu 50 % ihrer Heizkosten und ihrer CO₂-Emissionen einzusparen.

Unser Ziel?

Wir wollen Marktführer in Europa im Bereich Wärmedämmung werden und haben auf dem Weg dahin Großes vor. Hier ist deine Gelegenheit, mit uns dieses Ziel zu erreichen und Großes zu schaffen. Lass uns gemeinsam ein marktführendes und nachhaltiges Unternehmen aufbauen und einen positiven Beitrag fürs Klima leisten.

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