Software Development Lead

Engineering

Major Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of software Engineers in the creation of high quality software within agreed project deadlines.
  • Analyze the requirements and understand the deliverables.
  • Design, code, test and implement according to software design specifications following standard coding styles and practices.
  • Ensure that development standards, policies and procedures are adhered to.
  • Collaborate with team members and ensure knowledge transfer.
  • Work closely with mentors, peers, and subordinates to fully understand the business process and requirements.
  • Ensure that projects are accurately estimated and delivered to schedule.
  • Actively contribute to the process of continual improvement, with regard to self, team and systems.
  • Assume a high level of ownership of all work developed by members of the team.
  • Train and integrate new team members and proactively support the continued development of existing team members.
 

Major Duties & Responsibilities

  • 4+ years of experience in software development.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • B.Sc or M.Sc in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.
  • Proven experience of leading a team of software Engineers including performance, development and disciplinary issues.
  • Must have strong knowledge of any major programming language, like C/C++, C#, Java, PHP, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, etc.
  • Must be familiar with any relational database, like Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, etc.
  • Must have good knowledge of object oriented software development.
  • Must have strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
  • Must have very strong analysis and synthesis skills.
  • Must be able to learn new technologies, tools, and techniques quickly and with minimal supervision.
  • Must be proactive and able to execute tasks efficiently.

Application Instructions

  • If you meet the above requirements, please send us your updated resume to the following email address:

    contact@backstoryglobal.com

    Please write in the subject “Application for Development Lead”.

    Only short listed candidates will be called for interview.