Head of Technology

Who we are:

We create the kind of products people love and talk about now for 14 years in a row with our ever- growing 150+ staff in 5 locations. We create global, both big & small software products for our customers that make a difference. Our colleagues are limit-pushers, passionate people ready to dive in.

We believe the best solutions root in efficient collaborations among passionate professionals in our agile teams. Built on trust, clarity, and integrity, we foster a learning culture that inspires everyone to grow, find work personally meaningful, make an impact, and give back to the community.

What we value:

● People - We inspire people to grow professionally and find meaning in an open cultural environment. We strongly believe that happy people always make a difference.

● Transparency - We create powerful connections within our community and with our partners. We believe that transparency in business is of utmost importance to garner confidence and represents a key to meaningful partnerships. At YOPESO, trust, integrity, and transparency are not only principles but the heart of our business.

● Professionalism - We commit to the highest level of professional standards and we always challenge ourselves to build products and solutions, through quality, performant and secure software.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration

• Remote work

• 24 days off per year and floating days

• Private clinic health services Regina Maria Medical Insurance

• Flexible benefits through Up multibenefits platform

• Referral bonus scheme

• Team events, online or at the office

• Training and development opportunities with allocated budget

• Professional Certifications

• Knowledge sharing context

• Access to national or international conferences, Techtalks

Key Responsibilities:

• Talent Engagement:

  • Design and implement technology standards and practices, focusing on skill screening, development, and adherence across the company.

  • Develop training strategies aligned with our competency matrix and assist in crafting individual development plans with HR and Delivery Managers.

  • Participate in the hiring process and engage in evaluation discussions as necessary.

  • Organize and conduct regular technical workshops for continuous skill enhancement of our technical teams.

• Technology Strategy:

  • Stay ahead of emerging trends and best practices within the technology sphere.

  • Lead as a hands-on System/Solution Architect during pre-sales and project planning phases, focusing on robust, scalable architectures.

  • Ensure the technical quality of projects and oversee the development and maintenance of our TechRadar.

  • Develop and monitor key performance metrics to measure technology effectiveness.

• Community Leadership and Visibility:

  • Actively lead and expand Yopeso's tech communities, making them attractive for talent and clients.

  • Organize and participate in technology conferences, workshops, and meetups to elevate our presence in the tech community.

  • Spearhead Yopeso's involvement in open-source projects, enhancing our reputation as a contributor to the technology ecosystem.

  • Represent Yopeso at various tech events, promoting our technological achievements and innovations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a technology leadership role, with a track record of developing scalable and high-quality technical solutions.

• Hands-on experience with architectural design, especially in cloud environments such as AWS and Google Cloud.

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and familiarity with modern software development practices across different programming environments.

• Strong understanding of database management and data storage solutions.

• Experience in technical pre-sales or a similar client-facing role is highly desirable.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of leading a diverse team and working collaboratively with various business units.

• Ability to design and propose team configurations tailored to project-specific requirements.

• Experience with development and operational aspects of technology systems in a production environment.

• Demonstrated ability to organize events and workshops that promote learning and collaboration in the tech community.

• Experience across various tech stacks is an advantage, including MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js), LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), .NET (C#, ASP.NET), serverless architectures such as AWS Lambda, and Java (including frameworks like Spring and Hibernate).

Personal Attributes and Abilities:

• Energetic and inspirational leader who can instill enthusiasm and a sense of purpose within the team.

• Ability to energize and motivate the team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Skilled communicator and networker with the ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders effectively.