Head of Backend

Location: Copenhagen (on-site with hybrid flexibility)
Company: Coach Solutions ApS
Industry: Maritime SaaS | Data & Sustainability | High-Impact Tech

Help us shape the future of sustainable shipping.

At Coach Solutions, we build software that empowers the global shipping industry to work smarter, sail greener, and make data-driven decisions that matter — for both profit and sustainability. Backed by Kongsberg Maritime, we’re entering a pivotal new phase, modernizing our architecture and scaling our impact.

We’re now looking for a Head of Backend to lead and grow our backend development team in Copenhagen — someone who brings clarity, stability, and curiosity into a complex and evolving tech landscape.

What you’ll lead

• A team of 10–12 skilled backend developers on-site in Copenhagen

• The modernization of our platform

• Architectural strategy and backend evolution aligned with business goals

• A calm, focused, and learning-driven engineering culture

Your leadership scope includes

• 1:1s, performance reviews, and development planning

• Team forecasting, backlog management, and delivery follow-up

• Architectural planning and end-state definition

• Continuous process improvement and retrospectives

• Ownership of our Azure setup, dev tools, and backend platform

• Driving technical decisions and people development with equal care

What we’re looking for

You’ve likely held roles like Lead Developer, IT Architect, or Head of Development, and you:

• Have hands-on experience with SaaS, .NET / C#, Docker and modern backend architecture

• Bring a track record of leading developers through growth and transition

• Balance long-term thinking with short-term delivery

• Communicate clearly with both tech and business folks

• Care deeply about people, learning, and impact

• Thrive in environments where “the best idea wins” — not the title

The mindset that fits

You’re steady under pressure, pragmatic in execution, open to change, and thoughtful in how you lead. You bring emotional maturity, technical depth, and a healthy sense of humor to the team. We’re not just hiring a backend lead — we’re looking for a culture-carrier and architecture partner.

What you get

• A purpose-driven workplace at the intersection of tech and sustainability

• A flexible, informal work environment, we want to keep you for a long time

• A social workplace with a respectful culture and a relaxed atmosphere where compassion beats noise

• Support for your leadership growth initiatives

• A team that values curiosity, autonomy, and psychological safety

• Opportunity for self-development both personally and professionally

Ready to lead with clarity, care, and technical edge?

We’d love to meet you. Reach out and let’s build something meaningful together.