Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Lead and inspire a diverse team of approximately 30 developers in two sites, including web developers, telecommunication software engineers, and embedded platform software engineers.
• Supervise and mentor team managers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Drive the team towards achieving business goals and project milestones.
• Ensure seamless integration of various software components into a cohesive and functional solution.
• Coordinate efforts between different teams and manage cross-functional dependencies.
• Work closely with the product team to align R&D activities with product requirements and market demands.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment.
• Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including agile methodologies.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet both customer needs and competitive market standards.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software development and telecommunications.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the R&D team.
• Identify and address technical challenges, ensuring the team is equipped to handle complex problem-solving tasks.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering complex software projects, preferably in the telecommunications or embedded systems domain.
• Strong knowledge of web application development, telecommunication software, and embedded platform software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and drive innovation.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and project management tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to technical challenges.
• Experience in developing command-and-control solutions is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with on-premise software solutions and cloud integration is a plus.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices will be considered an advantage.

Key Benefits: 

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Flexible work hours.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

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