Head of Development

What you will do

• Lead and manage the software development team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Elaborate and implement development processes and best practices to ensure high-quality software development.
• Conduct regular code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability.
• Monitor and analyze development team performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implementation of new technologies and ideas to improve workflows and efficiency.
• Be a mentor and coach for the development team members.
• Provide regular reporting and metrics to the CTO to enable effective decision-making.
• Collaborate with the CTO to align development objectives with overall business strategy.
• Manage timelines and ensure the timely delivery of software solutions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Experience with programming languages such as PHP and JavaScript.
• Highly self-motivated and results-oriented team player.
• Have a Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in designing and implementing software solutions.
• Deep understanding of software development processes, including Frontend and Backend development, software testing, and deployment.
• Knowledge of the principles of building reliable architecture.
• Understanding the principles of OOP, SOLID, and Design Patterns.
• Experience with software development tools such as Git, Jira, and Confluence.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in leading remote teams.
• A very good level of English (writing and speaking) Upper-Intermediate +; Fluent Russian is essential.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Agile software development.
• Understanding of DevOps processes.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Development experience in any other programming language.

What we offer

We have different perks and benefits, but we also can offer you a supportive work environment powered by a fantastic team!

• Competitive compensation according to your skills, experience, and professional accomplishments.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• 100% remote work, allowing working and traveling.
• Flexible work hours, when it is convenient to plan your working and personal time.
• Work in one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing industries.
• Ambitious and challenging tasks with a high degree of responsibility and independence.
• Multicultural environment.
• Supportive, friendly, and professional team, which you can always rely on.
• An allowance program for compensation of expenses for wellness and the home office.
• Paid training (school, events, conferences).