AI Software Team Lead

Location: Herzliya (IL)

Description

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Team Lead to manage a talented group of frontend & backend engineers, qa testers and devops. In this role, you will oversee the design , development and delivery of versions of our software to our biggest customer, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders in the customer team and within the organization, requiring strong communication and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a hybrid team (Onshore & Offshore) of 10 engineers (frontend, backend, quality, devops), fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Oversee our AI-first transformation in your team- moving all coders to do 100% vibe coding
• Collaborate with product owners, QA, DevOps, and other team members to deliver high-quality software solutions within an Agile framework.
• Ensure the teams not only develop features but also write comprehensive automation tests to validate and cover their work, ensuring high quality and stability.
• Ensure designs and implementations align with technical specifications, industry standards, and best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement by exploring and adopting new technologies and methodologies.
• Provide support for customer and delivery teams in successfully implementing projects based on the platform.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, from design through deployment to maintenance.
• Write well-structured, testable, and efficient code when needed.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing and leading engineering teams.
• Experience in working directly with customers
• Recent experience from the past two years and willingness to a 50% or more Vibe Coding.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments. • Proven experience in server-side/enterprise application development. • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. • Self-learner with a passion for staying up-to-date with new technologies

Advantage:

• Extensive experience with Java 17/21 and the Spring framework. • Proficiency with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Solid understanding of clustering and microservices-based architectures. • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes is an advantage.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Kibana, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Kiali) is a plus.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with offshore clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken, with experience working directly with offshore clients.