Director of Research Development

Director R&D – SpoTower

SpoTower is dedicated to assisting consumers in discovering and connecting with high-quality brands through our extensive network of online comparison sites. Our mission is to empower thousands of consumers to make informed decisions about the products they seek by offering comprehensive and relevant information alongside robust comparison tools.

We are currently seeking an experienced R&D Director to lead our exceptional R&D teams, contributing significantly to our rapid growth trajectory! If you are passionate about cutting-edge technologies, and innovative solutions, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to be a key player in transforming our vision into reality.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the R&D teams in developing innovative solutions that drive the growth and success of our platform.
• Define and execute the strategic R&D roadmap in alignment with the company’s goals.
• Collaborate closely with the CTO, CEO, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment of R&D projects with business objectives.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring that R&D efforts are completed on time and within budget.
• Improving the infrastructure of the existing systems and creating new ones.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing development teams.
• Strong hands-on experience working with Node.js, Typescript, and React.
• Experience with Nest.js.
• Strong understanding of SQL.
• Proven experience in leading complex analytical system development and improving system architecture.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and cloud management on AWS.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Enthusiastic, humble and user-centric.
• Great communication skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, ideally within a tech-focused company.
• Eager to learn new things.