Job Overview:

The Software Development Team Leader plays a pivotal role in overseeing the software development process, guiding team members, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality software products. This leadership position requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve their best.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment conducive to creativity and productivity.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and planning to implementation, testing, and deployment, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to team members, assisting with problem-solving, code reviews, and architectural decisions to ensure optimal software design and performance.
• Allocate resources effectively, including personnel, time, and budget, to meet project objectives and deadlines while maximizing team efficiency and productivity.
• Serve as a liaison between the development team and stakeholders, facilitating communication, managing expectations, and providing regular updates on project progress and milestones.
• Identify potential risks and challenges early in the project lifecycle, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues to minimize project disruptions and ensure successful delivery.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging knowledge sharing, skills development, and the adoption of best practices and emerging technologies to enhance overall team performance and effectiveness.
• Track progress, identify and address roadblocks, and present insightful reports to stakeholders.
• Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring the team remains competitive and adaptable.
• Establish performance KPIs and metrics for the Department, and permanently monitor them.
• Establish promotion criteria and decide on promotions for software developers, taking into account input from the team.
• Hire and onboard new team members.
• Design the section’s recruitment, interviewing and hiring processes, synchronizing with the company one.
• Keep up to date with new approaches and frameworks in software engineering management.

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Computer Science or a relevant field
• Minimum 6 years of experience in software industry experience, with a strong foundation in software engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing and motivating cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Expertise in software development technologies and languages, such as C#, JavaScript, etc., with the ability to understand and review code effectively.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, with experience leading Agile development teams and implementing Agile practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and foster effective collaboration and teamwork.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions to address them.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development, staying abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices in software development and leadership.