8 3x Lead FS Developer

MD Rate: 9 000/MD

Seniority: Senior

Location: Remote, with possible occasional in person team sessions / workshops / gatherings (i.e. 1x quarter) likely to take place in Prague

Working overlap needed: 9-6/10-7 CET possibility of a wider overlap (flexibility) appreciated

Language: EN

Start: ASAP

JD:

Project overview:

This is an ambitious initiative designed to transform engineering capabilities through the development and deployment of an AI-native engineering platform. The project aims to consolidate existing software delivery and AI tools into a singular, integrated platform, enabling the firm to compete effectively with large engineering firms that are up to 70% larger.

You will be at the forefront of the initiative, driving transformation into a leader in AI-native engineering. Your role involves harnessing innovative AI tools to enhance software delivery processes and developing a unified engineering platform. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize the software development lifecycle, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and competitive advantage.

Planned activities:

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2. Research and Development

• Assess current technology maturity and readiness for AI integration.

• Develop and refine technical foundations, including AI chat applications and scalable architectures.

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2. Build Proof of Concepts (PoCs)

• Design, construct, and pilot PoCs for selected use cases, focusing on AI integration and success measurement.

• Collaborate on testing and refining automation frameworks for effective project deployment.

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2. AI Agent Development:

• Build AI-driven solutions for streamlining repetitive engineering tasks.

• Implement agile methodologies to drive iterative development and continuous improvement.

Additional Focus Areas:

• Collaborate with partners to bolster AI capabilities and close tooling gaps.

• Ensure effective communication and documentation processes within the team.

Become a key player in revolutionizing engineering approach by leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies.

Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced leader to manage a Scrum team of 4-6 developers/testers. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary liaison with client representatives, ensuring effective communication and timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.

• Lead a Scrum team of 4-6 developers/testers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

• Act as the central point of contact for client representatives, maintaining open lines of communication and addressing any concerns or feedback.

• Coordinate with project managers and stakeholders to define project scope, priorities, and timelines.

• Ensure the quality and timely delivery of software development projects, overseeing all aspects of the development lifecycle.

• Support team members and promote their professional growth and well-being.

• Keep project documentation updated and provide light reporting on project progress.

• Demonstrate proficiency as a hands-on developer, producing high-quality code at a rapid pace.

• Conduct thorough code reviews and promote software development best practices within the team.

• Utilize design patterns effectively, explaining their value and implementing them as needed.

• Analyze solutions to ensure they meet scalability and efficiency requirements

• Communicate effectively with team members, advocating for improvements in software development processes and introducing new tools or techniques when appropriate.

• Provide assistance to team members and facilitate collaboration to achieve project goals.

• Demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to project success.

• Proactively identify and propose improvements to enhance project efficiency and quality.

• Ensure that developed solutions comply with data privacy and security regulations

Requirements / Must Haves

Very good English for daily communication

Mindset of consultant - propose innovations, explain reasons for change, guide non-technical people

Ability to work with team from US time-zone (standard work-hours by 6pm CET, but longer overlap with US time helps, there is ~7 hours offset to GMT+1)

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues under pressure.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong sense of ownership, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Focus on results and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Ability to identify and escalate issues early, and to remain calm and de-escalate situations when necessary.

Accountability, problem-solving, leadership, integrity, adaptability, decision-making, conflict resolution, and maintaining a positive mindset are essential traits for this role.

Hard skills must have:

Technologies

• .NET Core, C#

• React

• ASP.NET Core, an open-source web development framework | .NET MVC Core

• WebAPI

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript

• Microservices

• Docker, Kubernetes

• Entity Framework Core, Unit of work, Repository pattern

• MS SQL, NoSql, Redis

• MediatR

• Azure - AppService, Service Bus, Functions, SQL Database

• Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code

• , Npm (as a user)

• Dependency Injection - .NET Core

• xUnit - unit testing, integration testing

• Authentication - OAuth, JWT

• Profiling tools, Static code analysis tools

• Postman, Fiddler, Web Developer tools

Other Skills/ Abilities / Would Be Nice

• Domain Driven Design (DDD)

• Azure DevOps

• GitHub

• CI/CD

• Azure Cloud

• Security - OWASP - SQLi, XSS, CSRF

• Aspose

• Design Patterns, overlap to Architecture

• PowerBI, SSRS