IT Area Leader (Energy)

TL;DR

IT Area Leader (Engineering Management): Leading the end-to-end technology landscape of a Tribe to ensure scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions with an accent on aligning business strategy with technical capabilities. Focus on owning architectural standards, governing engineering quality, and fostering a high-performance engineering culture.

Location: Must be based in the Czech Republic (Praha, Brno, or České Budějovice). Home office options are available where the position allows.

Company

hirify.global is a leading international energy company driving the energy transition across Europe through power grids, renewable energy, and customer solutions.

What you will do

• Define and own the Tribe's technology strategy in alignment with enterprise IT and architecture principles.
• Oversee system architecture and technical design to ensure long-term scalability and maintainability.
• Ensure all delivered solutions comply with architectural standards, security policies, and non-functional requirements.
• Govern engineering standards, development practices, and overall technical quality across product teams.
• Manage technology dependencies across product teams, other Tribes, and shared-service teams.
• Develop engineering talent and promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Language: C1/C2 proficiency in both Czech and English is required.
• Strong expertise in modern engineering, scalable architecture, and systems thinking.
• Proven experience in delivery-focused engineering leadership and DevOps practices.
• Ability to translate business strategy and product vision into feasible technical solutions.
• High level of ownership and accountability for system stability and operational health.
• Location: Must be based in or near Prague, Brno, or České Budějovice.

Culture & Benefits

• Stability within a Top 5 employer in the Czech Republic (Atmoskop).
• Annual personal benefits account (CZK 21,620) and performance-based bonuses.
• 5 weeks of vacation plus additional paid leave for personal events and volunteering.
• Health support including medical services (uLékaře) and a company psychologist.
• Contribution to pension schemes (DIP) and daily meal allowances.
• Flexible working hours (37.5-hour week) and home office options.