Software Team Leader

A world-renowned shipping company is hiring a Software Team Leader for the IT department! Why us? Because we ‘sea’ you! Our unique history and spirit, in which people come first, were started by our founders. So, we make the workplace friendly and full of different kinds of people so you can bring your best self to work. At XT, we don't just "do business" - we build long-lasting relationships and care for our customers, employees, and the environment. XT has offices in Israel, Greece, India and Romania, and 2,500 seafarers from 18 nationalities that call it home.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead software development projects, focusing on delivering high-quality solutions that meet business requirements.
• Drive data and technology projects aimed at bringing new capabilities to the organization, ensuring they align with the overall business strategy.
• Partner with the CIO and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for technological advancements and prioritize projects accordingly.
• Oversee development teams, quality assurance (QA), and implementation efforts to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand their needs, translating them into effective software solutions and innovations.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and trends, continuously bringing new insights and capabilities to improve development processes and business outcomes.
• Manage and mentor team members, ensuring continuous learning and growth within the team.
• Ensure proper documentation and communication of development processes, roadmaps, and key metrics.
• Participate in strategic planning and budgeting for software and technology projects.

Main projects on our roadmap:

• PAL V5 (ERP System)
• Development of data analytics solutions for real-time business insights.
• Enhancement of vessel telemetry systems (real-time data collection and reporting) & IoT integration for vessels
• Integration of AI and automation tools into software systems to streamline business processes.
• Office / vessels communication improvement
• Main process automation (invoices, DA, vessel take over /change of management).

Specific skills & Personal characteristics:

• Relevant academic background
• Background in software development to effectively manage the development process
• Experience managing and leading a team of IT professionals
• Strong expertise in ERP systems, BI, Automation– A must
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• High level of English (written and spoken)
• 24/7 Availability