Gizem Cicek

Founder's Associate AI-Native InsurTech Scale-up | Berlin (On-site)We're partnering with one of Germany's leading AI-native commercial insurance brokers as they continue their rapid growth. Backed by top investors and building at the intersection of AI and insurance, they're looking to hire a Founders Associate to work directly alongside the Founder & CEO.This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to every aspect of scaling a high-growth, venture-backed AI software business. You'll operate at the centre of the company, driving high-impact strategic initiatives across go-to-market, finance, operations, and the CEO's office.The OpportunityAs Founder's Associate, you'll partner closely with the Founder & CEO on the company's highest-priority initiatives. No two days will be the same you'll solve critical business challenges, lead cross-functional projects, and help shape the company's next stage of growth.What You'll Be DoingGo-to-MarketSupport demand generation and growth initiativesAnalyse pricing strategy and commercial performanceTrack funnel metrics and business performanceImprove sales processes and commercial operationsBuild strategic partnerships and support business developmentStrategy & FinancePrepare board materials and investor reportingSupport fundraising processesBuild financial models, forecasts, and business casesAssist with financial administration and cap table managementSupport company planning and All Hands preparationCEO OfficeDrive cross-functional strategic projectsPrepare analysis and materials for key business decisionsPartner closely with Product, Engineering, and Go-to-Market teamsTake ownership of the company's highest-priority initiatives from day oneAbout YouOutstanding academic record from a leading university or business schoolPrevious experience as a Founder's Associate or in a fast-paced venture-backed startup (internships included)At least one year of cumulative professional experience (internships count)Strong analytical skills with a structured approach to problem solvingExcellent written and verbal communication skillsFluent in English with solid German language skillsHigh level of ownership and attention to detailHumble, ambitious, and eager to learnStrong work ethic and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced environmentExcited to work on-site in Berlin alongside the Founder & CEOWhy Join?Work directly with the Founder & CEO from day oneLearn every aspect of building and scaling a venture-backed AI companyGain hands-on exposure to fundraising, board meetings, product strategy, and go-to-market executionTake on meaningful responsibility and ownership from the very beginningJoin one of Germany's most exciting AI-native InsurTech businesses during a period of significant growth

DevOps Team Lead Opportunity!We're partnering with an innovative deep-tech company at the forefront of next-generation computing technology and looking for a DevOps Team Lead to build and scale their DevOps function. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team while remaining hands-on, supporting engineering groups working across FPGA, embedded systems, and software development. What You'll DoLead, mentor, and grow a team of DevOps engineersDefine DevOps best practices and ways of working across the organisationBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines for FPGA, embedded, and software projectsAutomate build, test, and deployment workflowsImprove infrastructure reliability, scalability, and observabilityDrive adoption of modern engineering practices and continuous improvementImplement secure DevOps processes, governance, and compliance controlsTechnology EnvironmentTerraformAnsibleGCPPodmanlibvirtQEMU / KVMLinuxCI/CD AutomationWhat We're Looking ForExperience leading DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Infrastructure teamsStrong background in CI/CD, automation, and Infrastructure as CodeHands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Linux environmentsAbility to drive technical and organisational changeExperience supporting complex engineering environmentsExperience in FPGA, embedded systems, firmware, hardware development, semiconductor, robotics, aerospace, or other deep-tech industries is highly desirable. Why Apply?Lead and shape a growing DevOps functionWork on cutting-edge technology with real-world impactCombine technical leadership with hands-on engineeringJoin a collaborative, high-performing engineering cultureCompetitive salary, equity, pension, and relocation supportHybrid working environment in the NetherlandsInterested in learning more? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

DevOps Team Lead Opportunity!We're partnering with an innovative deep-tech company at the forefront of next-generation computing technology and looking for a DevOps Team Lead to build and scale their DevOps function. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team while remaining hands-on, supporting engineering groups working across FPGA, embedded systems, and software development. What You'll DoLead, mentor, and grow a team of DevOps engineersDefine DevOps best practices and ways of working across the organisationBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines for FPGA, embedded, and software projectsAutomate build, test, and deployment workflowsImprove infrastructure reliability, scalability, and observabilityDrive adoption of modern engineering practices and continuous improvementImplement secure DevOps processes, governance, and compliance controlsTechnology EnvironmentTerraformAnsibleGCPPodmanlibvirtQEMU / KVMLinuxCI/CD AutomationWhat We're Looking ForExperience leading DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Infrastructure teamsStrong background in CI/CD, automation, and Infrastructure as CodeHands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Linux environmentsAbility to drive technical and organisational changeExperience supporting complex engineering environmentsExperience in FPGA, embedded systems, firmware, hardware development, semiconductor, robotics, aerospace, or other deep-tech industries is highly desirable. Why Apply?Lead and shape a growing DevOps functionWork on cutting-edge technology with real-world impactCombine technical leadership with hands-on engineeringJoin a collaborative, high-performing engineering cultureCompetitive salary, equity, pension, and relocation supportHybrid working environment in the NetherlandsInterested in learning more? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Founder's Associate AI-Native InsurTech Scale-up | Berlin (On-site)We're partnering with one of Germany's leading AI-native commercial insurance brokers as they continue their rapid growth. Backed by top investors and building at the intersection of AI and insurance, they're looking to hire a Founders Associate to work directly alongside the Founder & CEO.This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to every aspect of scaling a high-growth, venture-backed AI software business. You'll operate at the centre of the company, driving high-impact strategic initiatives across go-to-market, finance, operations, and the CEO's office.The OpportunityAs Founder's Associate, you'll partner closely with the Founder & CEO on the company's highest-priority initiatives. No two days will be the same you'll solve critical business challenges, lead cross-functional projects, and help shape the company's next stage of growth.What You'll Be DoingGo-to-MarketSupport demand generation and growth initiativesAnalyse pricing strategy and commercial performanceTrack funnel metrics and business performanceImprove sales processes and commercial operationsBuild strategic partnerships and support business developmentStrategy & FinancePrepare board materials and investor reportingSupport fundraising processesBuild financial models, forecasts, and business casesAssist with financial administration and cap table managementSupport company planning and All Hands preparationCEO OfficeDrive cross-functional strategic projectsPrepare analysis and materials for key business decisionsPartner closely with Product, Engineering, and Go-to-Market teamsTake ownership of the company's highest-priority initiatives from day oneAbout YouOutstanding academic record from a leading university or business schoolPrevious experience as a Founder's Associate or in a fast-paced venture-backed startup (internships included)At least one year of cumulative professional experience (internships count)Strong analytical skills with a structured approach to problem solvingExcellent written and verbal communication skillsFluent in English with solid German language skillsHigh level of ownership and attention to detailHumble, ambitious, and eager to learnStrong work ethic and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced environmentExcited to work on-site in Berlin alongside the Founder & CEOWhy Join?Work directly with the Founder & CEO from day oneLearn every aspect of building and scaling a venture-backed AI companyGain hands-on exposure to fundraising, board meetings, product strategy, and go-to-market executionTake on meaningful responsibility and ownership from the very beginningJoin one of Germany's most exciting AI-native InsurTech businesses during a period of significant growth

Senior SailPoint Engineer & Operations SMEWe are currently partnered with a leading global organization to recruit an experienced Senior SailPoint Identity Governance Engineer to join their Identity & Access Management team.About the Role This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on SailPoint professional to support and enhance a mature Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platform within a large enterprise environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, administration, integration, and continuous improvement of SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ), while working closely with technology and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities SailPoint EngineeringDesign, develop, configure, and support SailPoint IdentityIQ solutions.Build and maintain workflows, rules, provisioning policies, and application integrations.Develop and support connectors for enterprise applications.Manage identity lifecycle processes, including Joiner, Mover, and Leaver workflows.Perform platform upgrades, maintenance, and environment migrations.Identity Governance & OperationsSupport the day-to-day operation of the SailPoint platform.Monitor and troubleshoot identity aggregation, provisioning, and certification processes.Maintain platform documentation and operational procedures.Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure platform stability and performance.Access GovernanceConfigure and manage access certification campaigns.Support role-based access models and entitlement governance.Assist with role engineering, role maintenance, and access reviews.Help improve access request and approval processes.Stakeholder CollaborationPartner with business teams, application owners, and IT stakeholders.Support user adoption and process improvement initiatives.Contribute to IAM roadmap and continuous improvement activities.Required Qualifications10 years of Identity & Access Management experience.7 years of hands-on SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) experience.Strong expertise in SailPoint workflows, rules, lifecycle events, certifications, and role management.Experience with Java or BeanShell scripting.Working knowledge of SQL, XML, JSON, REST APIs, and web services.Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, and Microsoft Entra ID.Understanding of SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SCIM.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience with SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC).Experience integrating SailPoint with enterprise applications and cloud platforms.Familiarity with ServiceNow integrations.Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP identity services.SailPoint certification(s) preferred.CISSP, CISM, or CISA certifications are advantageous.Interested? If you have a strong SailPoint IdentityIQ background and are looking for your next challenge within a global enterprise environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior SailPoint Engineer & Operations SMEWe are currently partnered with a leading global organization to recruit an experienced Senior SailPoint Identity Governance Engineer to join their Identity & Access Management team.About the Role This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on SailPoint professional to support and enhance a mature Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platform within a large enterprise environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, administration, integration, and continuous improvement of SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ), while working closely with technology and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities SailPoint EngineeringDesign, develop, configure, and support SailPoint IdentityIQ solutions.Build and maintain workflows, rules, provisioning policies, and application integrations.Develop and support connectors for enterprise applications.Manage identity lifecycle processes, including Joiner, Mover, and Leaver workflows.Perform platform upgrades, maintenance, and environment migrations.Identity Governance & OperationsSupport the day-to-day operation of the SailPoint platform.Monitor and troubleshoot identity aggregation, provisioning, and certification processes.Maintain platform documentation and operational procedures.Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure platform stability and performance.Access GovernanceConfigure and manage access certification campaigns.Support role-based access models and entitlement governance.Assist with role engineering, role maintenance, and access reviews.Help improve access request and approval processes.Stakeholder CollaborationPartner with business teams, application owners, and IT stakeholders.Support user adoption and process improvement initiatives.Contribute to IAM roadmap and continuous improvement activities.Required Qualifications10 years of Identity & Access Management experience.7 years of hands-on SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) experience.Strong expertise in SailPoint workflows, rules, lifecycle events, certifications, and role management.Experience with Java or BeanShell scripting.Working knowledge of SQL, XML, JSON, REST APIs, and web services.Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, and Microsoft Entra ID.Understanding of SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SCIM.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience with SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC).Experience integrating SailPoint with enterprise applications and cloud platforms.Familiarity with ServiceNow integrations.Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP identity services.SailPoint certification(s) preferred.CISSP, CISM, or CISA certifications are advantageous.Interested? If you have a strong SailPoint IdentityIQ background and are looking for your next challenge within a global enterprise environment, we'd love to hear from you.

DevOps Team Lead Opportunity!We're partnering with an innovative deep-tech company at the forefront of next-generation computing technology and looking for a DevOps Team Lead to build and scale their DevOps function. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team while remaining hands-on, supporting engineering groups working across FPGA, embedded systems, and software development. What You'll DoLead, mentor, and grow a team of DevOps engineersDefine DevOps best practices and ways of working across the organisationBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines for FPGA, embedded, and software projectsAutomate build, test, and deployment workflowsImprove infrastructure reliability, scalability, and observabilityDrive adoption of modern engineering practices and continuous improvementImplement secure DevOps processes, governance, and compliance controlsTechnology EnvironmentTerraformAnsibleGCPPodmanlibvirtQEMU / KVMLinuxCI/CD AutomationWhat We're Looking ForExperience leading DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Infrastructure teamsStrong background in CI/CD, automation, and Infrastructure as CodeHands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Linux environmentsAbility to drive technical and organisational changeExperience supporting complex engineering environmentsExperience in FPGA, embedded systems, firmware, hardware development, semiconductor, robotics, aerospace, or other deep-tech industries is highly desirable. Why Apply?Lead and shape a growing DevOps functionWork on cutting-edge technology with real-world impactCombine technical leadership with hands-on engineeringJoin a collaborative, high-performing engineering cultureCompetitive salary, equity, pension, and relocation supportHybrid working environment in the NetherlandsInterested in learning more? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Senior SailPoint Engineer & Operations SMEWe are currently partnered with a leading global organization to recruit an experienced Senior SailPoint Identity Governance Engineer to join their Identity & Access Management team.About the Role This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on SailPoint professional to support and enhance a mature Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platform within a large enterprise environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, administration, integration, and continuous improvement of SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ), while working closely with technology and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities SailPoint EngineeringDesign, develop, configure, and support SailPoint IdentityIQ solutions.Build and maintain workflows, rules, provisioning policies, and application integrations.Develop and support connectors for enterprise applications.Manage identity lifecycle processes, including Joiner, Mover, and Leaver workflows.Perform platform upgrades, maintenance, and environment migrations.Identity Governance & OperationsSupport the day-to-day operation of the SailPoint platform.Monitor and troubleshoot identity aggregation, provisioning, and certification processes.Maintain platform documentation and operational procedures.Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure platform stability and performance.Access GovernanceConfigure and manage access certification campaigns.Support role-based access models and entitlement governance.Assist with role engineering, role maintenance, and access reviews.Help improve access request and approval processes.Stakeholder CollaborationPartner with business teams, application owners, and IT stakeholders.Support user adoption and process improvement initiatives.Contribute to IAM roadmap and continuous improvement activities.Required Qualifications10 years of Identity & Access Management experience.7 years of hands-on SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) experience.Strong expertise in SailPoint workflows, rules, lifecycle events, certifications, and role management.Experience with Java or BeanShell scripting.Working knowledge of SQL, XML, JSON, REST APIs, and web services.Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, and Microsoft Entra ID.Understanding of SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SCIM.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience with SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC).Experience integrating SailPoint with enterprise applications and cloud platforms.Familiarity with ServiceNow integrations.Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP identity services.SailPoint certification(s) preferred.CISSP, CISM, or CISA certifications are advantageous.Interested? If you have a strong SailPoint IdentityIQ background and are looking for your next challenge within a global enterprise environment, we'd love to hear from you.