Summary
Sören Fandrich is a seasoned software engineering leader with 11 years of experience who blends deep Java engineering roots with strategic, agile delivery as Director of Engineering at Phrase. Based in Hamburg, he has progressed from hands-on software engineering roles to running engineering organizations at EOS Technology Solutions and Kuehne + Nagel, notably leading FX software engineering before moving into broader director roles. He combines strong technical credibility with people-first leadership, focusing on scalable systems and predictable delivery across finance and localization domains. Sören’s background includes a Dipl. Inf. from Universität Hamburg and a practical mindset shaped by early frontline roles, giving him an uncommon appreciation for both operational details and long-term architecture.
11 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Dipl. Inf., Computer Science, 1.5, Dipl. Inf., Computer Science, 1.5 at Universität Hamburg