IT Head

Role Summary :

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Head of IT to lead our software engineering and development teams. This role demands a seasoned leader with a deep understanding of modern web application architecture, particularly using Python (Django/Flask) for backend and Angular for frontend development. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of delivering large-scale projects, scaling technology teams, and driving innovation. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires both strategic vision and technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Leadership & Team Management :

- Lead, mentor, and scale a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality, timely projects.

- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

- Provide technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development support to team members.

- Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent.

- Manage team performance, set clear objectives, and conduct regular performance reviews.

2. Technology & Development :

- Architect, design, and develop robust web applications using Python (Django/Flask) for backend and Angular for frontend.

- Ensure high-performance, modular, and scalable code by implementing industry best practices and design patterns.

- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and drive their adoption where beneficial, evaluating their potential impact on our products and processes.

- Provide hands-on technical leadership and contribute to code development as needed.

- Lead the technical roadmap and drive architectural decisions.

3. Project & Process Management :

- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define project scope, technical requirements, and timelines.

- Oversee sprint planning, task prioritization, and resource allocation to ensure project success.

- Implement and optimize agile development workflows, ensuring efficient execution of projects.

- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

- Manage project budgets and resources effectively.

4. Code Quality & System Reliability :

- Implement and enforce coding standards, testing protocols (unit, integration, and end-to-end), and CI/CD pipelines to maintain high-quality code.

- Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure maintainability, performance, and adherence to best practices.

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges, optimizing system performance, reliability, and security.

- Ensure system scalability, security, and performance.

- Implement and monitor system performance metrics and alerts.

5. Innovation & Scalability :

- Evaluate and integrate new tools, frameworks, and best practices to enhance development efficiency and product quality.

- Drive architectural improvements to support business scalability, future growth, and evolving customer needs.

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering team.

- Lead initiatives to improve infrastructure, automation, and deployment processes.

- Lead research and development efforts to explore new technologies and solutions.

Qualifications :

1. Experience & Expertise :

- 14-15 years of software development experience with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex projects.

- Minimum 10 years in a leadership role, managing and mentoring engineering teams.

- Deep expertise in Python (Django/Flask) for backend and Angular for frontend development.

- Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database design (SQL/NoSQL).

- Extensive experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git).

- Proven experience in scaling technology teams and optimizing development processes.

- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable.

- Experience in system architecture design.

2. Education & Soft Skills :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- Strong problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset.

- Excellent communication, presentation, decision-making, and team management skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

- Excellent project management skills.