Group Leader/VP R&D

JobTestPrep, a pioneer in the EdTech industry, empowers millions of job seekers and students worldwide to succeed in their professional and academic assessments. With over 30 years of experience and a global presence, we specialize in developing high-quality, AI-powered test preparation platforms that combine deep educational expertise with cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to democratize access to career opportunities by providing personalized, data-driven learning tools that build confidence and drive results.

As a fast-growing company operating at the intersection of education and innovation, we foster a dynamic, collaborative work environment where passionate professionals can make a meaningful impact. We are committed to pushing boundaries—technologically, pedagogically, and globally.Position Overview

We seek an experienced and visionary Group leader / VP R&D with deep, hands-on expertise in Python and AWS to lead the company’s technological strategy and drive groundbreaking innovation. In this role, you will manage multidisciplinary development and architecture teams while actively contributing to technical decisions, code reviews, and hands-on development.

You must be comfortable rolling up your sleeves to ensure the highest level of technical excellence and align technology initiatives with the company’s strategic goals.

Description and requirements

• Lead Technological Strategy: Define and drive the company’s technological vision, including planning innovative system architectures for core platforms.
• Manage R&D Teams: Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams of developers, architects, and engineers to achieve company objectives.
• Hands-On Development: Actively participate in coding , code reviews, architecture assessments, performance optimization, and resolution of complex technical challenges.
• Cross-Organizational Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Design, Marketing, and Sales teams to align development efforts with business goals.
• Promote DevOps Culture: Implement Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD processes to enhance efficiency.
• Foster Innovation: Cultivate a culture of innovation, learning, and technical excellence within the team.
• Risk Management: Ensure the development of secure, stable, and scalable systems while managing technological risks.

• Education:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (required).
• MBA or advanced management experience (preferred).
• Experience:Over 5 years of experience in Full-Stack software development, including at least 2 years in R&D leadership roles.
• Significant hands-on experience in Python and AWS
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams in a dynamic environment.
• Technical Skills:Deep proficiency in Python for developing complex systems.
• At least 2 years of recent experience with AWS services: API Gateway, Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, RDS, CloudFormation, CloudFront, and more.
• Strong command of RDBMS (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, OpenSearch).
• Experience with Bitbucket and AWS DevOps tools, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation, Terraform, and Serverless Framework.
• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies: OpenAI, LangChain, LangGraph, Autonomous Agents, and ReAct patterns.
• Preferred Skills:Experience in developing e-learning or EdTech platforms (significant advantage).
• Knowledge of CMS platforms like Umbraco.
• Proficiency in React (TypeScript) for SPA development.
• Advanced skills in JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with test automation and performance monitoring tools.
• Soft Skills:Exceptional leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills in Hebrew and English (written and verbal).
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• High adaptability and collaboration skills in hybrid work environments.