Development Team Leader
We are seeking a proven tech manager and developer to lead our R&D Team. The right candidate will bring a greater level of sophistication to a currently successful product set; he or she will be an integral part of the ongoing development of new technologies that will broaden our offerings to an impressive and sophisticated clientele.
Five Blocks is a digital reputation pioneer, shaping perceptions of companies and individuals through thoughtful planning of their digital footprint — as seen in search. Using proprietary technology and data-driven diagnostics, we analyze a brand’s internet presence and map out a more accurate, intentional, and strategic reputation for our clients, together with their communications teams.
Our clients include some of the best-known companies in the world, as well as notable individuals who expect premium standards of service and support.
The Development Team Leader is responsible for:
- Managing and growing a team of seasoned developers
- Development architecture, standards, and processes
- Working with the product team and stakeholders throughout the company to define priorities; plan new products and features; and resolve software issues
- Leadership and mentoring of the development team through the product life cycle toward successful project delivery: architecture, design, development, quality assurance, and production (30% of time: team management; 70% of time: hands-on tasks)
- Working closely with the IT Manager
- Building new systems and features – backend, frontend
You have:
- At least 5 years of proven experience managing a development team
- Strong leadership skills for coaching and mentoring (preferably in a start-up environment)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Proven web and software development expertise and ingenuity
- Experience with design and management of architecture
- Experience with Linux /PHP/JavaScript/CSS /Mysql
- Experience with Web Services (JSON, REST)
- GoLang skills
You are:
- Organized and methodical
- A true team player AND a self-starter with a can-do approach
- A strong independent thinker with good problem solving skills
- A native-level English speaker (additional languages an advantage)
- Able to plan big picture strategy and juggle small logistics – you are flexible, very detail oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously
You are also:
- Unafraid and professionally hungry
- Service oriented and personable
The position is full-time, in the Jerusalem area. We have a gym, catered lunch, flex-time, and other perks.
Send your CV to jobs@fiveblocks.com or Apply
