Senior R&D Manager

Senior R&D Manager

About C2A Security:

C2A Security is the only DevSecOps Platform vendor that addresses the specific needs of car makers and mobility companies. C2A Security transforms cybersecurity from a company-wide limitation to a business value multiplier through advanced security automation and compliance to shorten software release times and decrease costs. Our vision is to turn product security into a seamless, automated, and transparent process, reducing time to deployment and costs of managing automotive software products and resources. C2A Security was founded in 2016 by NDS/Cisco veteran Michael Dick and is based in Israel.

About This Position:

We seek an experienced and highly skilled Senior R&D Manager to join our dynamic and innovative software development team. As a crucial team member, you will be rresponsible for designing, developing, and architecting high-performance, scalable, and maintainable Node.js applications. You will manage two teams of developers and play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our projects and driving engineering excellence across the organization.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Architecture Design: Lead the architectural design and decision-making process for applications and integrations with external products, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and maintainable
• Full-stack Development: Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from ideation and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Node.js Expertise: Showcase deep expertise in Node.js, using it to build efficient, secure, and scalable server-side applications, APIs, and services
• Team management: Manage development team and collaborate effectively with cross-function teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to drive successful project outcomes
• Mentoring and Coaching: Mentor junior developers, providing guidance and fostering their growth as Node.js engineers
• Performance Optimization: Optimize the performance and scalability of Node.js applications, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions for improved efficiency
• Code Quality: Champion and enforce best practices for code quality, code reviews, and codebase maintenance to ensure the delivery of high-quality, well-tested software
• Technology Research: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Node.js and related technologies, evaluating and integrating new tools and frameworks where appropriate
•  System Security: Ensure the security of React / Node.js applications and implement measures to protect against potential vulnerabilities
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas of improvement in development processes, tools, and methodologies and drive initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity

What You Need For The Role:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with at least eight years of hands-on experience in developing Node.js applications
• Experience in leading a team of developers
• Strong proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript, and related frameworks (e.g., Express.js) is essential
• Architectural Design: Proven experience in architecting and designing scalable, distributed systems
• Full-stack Knowledge: Solid understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, and React
• Database Experience: Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL, its integration with Node.js applications, and performance optimizations
• DevOps Knowledge: Experience with deployment to both Azure and AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) for efficient application deployment
• Testing Practices: Proven experience in writing unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests for Node.js applications
• Problem-solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve complex technical challenges
• Proven people management experience: strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances