Description

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:

Research and Development

Assess current technology maturity and readiness for AI integration.
Develop and refine technical foundations, including AI chat applications and scalable architectures.

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.

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
Node.js, 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

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