R&D TEAM LEAD

Responsibilities:

• Ownership on our collection systems technology & architecture. Designing and developing technical projects, and leading the team’s technical strategy for our collection tech stack
• Troubleshoot, monitor, test and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure healthy optimization and functionality
• Oversee and own the professional and personal development of the team and drive them for accountability and excellence
• Run bi-weekly sprints and manage quarterly planning
• Collaborate closely with the product team
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
  

• At least 5 years of software development/engineering experience
• At least 2 years experience of Python development
• At least 3 years experience of leading a team
• Experience working on high-scale, production-grade projects
• A people oriented with strong soft skills who is capable of managing complex projects, thinks creatively and is great at execution
• Demonstrable knowledge of technologies including: Linux, big data systems, distributed applications, REST architecture and common developer tools (code repositories, building tools, etc.)
• Deep knowledge of web, internet structure and understanding of data pipelines
• Experience with crawling technologies - Big advantage