Deputy IT Lead

We are seeking a Deputy IT Lead for Development, who will provide leadership support and serve as a substitute for the Head of IT when necessary. This pivotal role will also be involved in leading the company's transformation towards a generative approach, primarily through the integration of large language models (LLMs).

Job Responsibilities

• Inspiring Team Leadership:
  • Be the trusted ambassador for the IT department, ensuring seamless continuity and decisive action in the Head of IT's absence.
  • Unite IT operations, administration, and stakeholders to resolve challenges and drive progress, fostering open communication and collaboration.
  • Champion project excellence, allocating team resources, monitoring performance, and sharing successes with the Head of IT, to propel our IT vision forward.
• Pioneering Generative Technology Transformation:
  • Spearhead the revolution from traditional development to cutting-edge, LLM-driven innovation, unleashing automated efficiency in testing, documentation, and workflows.
  • Explore and implement AI-powered solutions to elevate software development, quality control, and team productivity, shaping the future of our IT landscape.
• Empowering Process and Tool Optimization:
  • Join forces with the Head of IT to automate processes, accelerate requirement implementation, and select game-changing tools, amplifying our IT impact.
  • Cultivate a dynamic development environment where internal stakeholders are empowered to drive change, innovate fearlessly, and thrive in a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or Higher
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in the software industry
• At least 2 years experience as team lead
• Experience in remote work environment

Skills Required

• Strong interest and significant experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Working knowledge of transformer models, layers and impact of generative AI on software development process
• Understanding of both agile and waterfall methodologies
• Strong business acumen
• Experience in contributing to open-source projects, managing GitHub projects and submitting pull requests
• Strong communication skills

The estimated salary for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, based on the location and industry standards.