Position: Director of Technology
Company: Global Mediator
Category: Lead
Experience required: 5y
English level: fluent
Published: 2021-11-01T00:00:00+02:00

Requirements
Has a relevant higher education (Master) in Computer Science or equivalent ensuring a solid analytical and methodological background.
More than 5 years working experience
Technically well round individual, ideally strong on the MS technology stack and cloud environments, but strong data skills could also be an option.
Some enterprise understanding including Automation, Robotics and Machine Learning, but does not need to have NAVBC knowledge.
Has the ability to work with people and motivate them without having to rely too much on formal power.
Communicates with ease and is willing to stand her/his ground in the heat of the moment.

We offer 
● Medical insurance
● Payments in EUR
● Office in the center of Kyiv
● International management and clients
● Direct communication with clients
● 20 days in PTO
● Modern workstations
● Combination of remote/in-office work possible

Responsibilities 
The Director of Technology assumes main responsibility for the technical vision of the company and steers all technical work in that direction over time. This includes the creation of technology-specific roadmaps together with the management team.
Works closely with the company’s Director of Delivery to ensure that the company can deliver high-quality projects and solutions in time and on budget.
Drive innovation around tech management and processing; helps build/operate the technology vision — but, at the same time, not afraid to get her/his hands dirty if a project goes off track.
Manages the company’s Tech Leads and sets reasonable expectations together with them towards the development teams
Tech stack definition and usage
Ensures that Tech Leads define coding standards
Helps remove the technical impediments
Review, elaborate and approve technical and architectural solutions;
Aid in software architecture, modernization, refactoring and scaling out;
Maintain technical backlog, control of technical debt;
Involvement in pre-sales through technical consultancy, demo, Proof of Concept (PoC) or supporting Request for Proposals (RFPs).
Works with technical leads to define best practices, coding guidelines and — very important — build organizational skill level. Likely sees project review and audits as a way to facilitate that.
Maintains technical overview to help guide which technologies / applications should be used, where, why and when.
Communicates with ease and is willing to stand her/his ground in the heat of the moment.