Squad Lead

At Aleph, we design human experiences by asking the right questions. Here, you’d find a curious breed of creative engineers spread across the globe, specializing in craft, strategy, and technology. With a

keen ear to the ground, we turn big dreams into user-first digital solutions by design. Through rigorous prototyping, close collaboration, and responsive engineering, we commit to creating a future that leaves

our craft, community, and clients better than before we began.

We are on the lookout for a Squad Lead to join our company who is well-versed in Agile process and practices. You will provide strong technical leadership for the squad. You are proficient in facilitating

collaboration and open communication, promoting creativity and accountability and removing blockers where necessary. A servant leader with bold gumption and a ‘We Can Do It’ creed will describe you

perfectly.

Key Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the technology direction, oversee adherence to technology, SDLC and Agile standards and policies, promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Drive technical improvements in the SDLC and automation frameworks, coming with technical background of Backend development, Frontend development or Mobile development.
• Be accountable for team productivity, quality and delivery in accordance to timelines
• Plan and orchestrate execution of tasks while functioning as an individual contributor
• Manage resource allocation and prioritization effectively
• Mitigate risks and remove impediments that impact team cohesion or project timelines
• Monitor progress, highlight issues encountered, flag potential roadblocks early, mitigate risks and manage issues appropriately.
• Stay on top of delivery efficiency and unblock any impediments for the technical delivery for the team
• Review and approve PR’s of development team maintaining vigilant and effective code quality
• Champion scrum principles, ensures scrum activities remain effective and purposeful
• Coach and empower team members, encourage growth and knowledge sharing, facilitate continuous improvement and build team cohesion
• Mentor team members through constructive feedback and inspire members to achieve optimal performance
• Manage backlog through timely feedback with the team
• Coach, motivate and drive the delivery team with technical leadership and vision.

Prerequisites

• 7+ years of experience in leading technical teams.
• Experience in a software development role, delivering high quality applications.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standard best practices and full SDLC and proficiency with Agile methodologies.
• Substantial expertise in full stack development technologies in frontend or backend, tools, design solutioning and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Possess software architecture and design skills to guide the development of solutions that are secure, scalable and reliable enterprise applications delivery.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Foresighted behavioral attitude for effective delivery management
• Hands on experience and close of modern technology stack
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, high productivity environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (compensation will be based on experience)
• Medical insurance
• A solid team behind you: great people who love what they do
• A fun and a fast paced culture which promotes learning and knowledge sharing
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth offerings from our in-house Learning @ Aleph Academy, Flocket meetups, timely training for skills upgrade, workshops and conferences.

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Aleph is an equal opportunity employer and we work in an engaging, collaborative environment, where ideas are shared freely. By uncovering insights and opportunities, we inspire everyone to dream big towards the future solutions.