PST.AG is seeking a talented and passionate Head of IT to join our growing team! As our IT Lead, you will be instrumental in steering and nurturing a team of Java and Python Developers and overseeing a team of Critical Business Infrastructure Managers (runs on Linx) through their supervisor. Your role is crucial in aligning the department with our company’s vision and driving technological innovation to deliver exceptional value to our customers.

Your Responsibilities

Team Leadership:

⁃ Champion a high-performance culture among Java and Python Developers, providing mentorship and fostering collaboration.

⁃ Direct team activities with clear goals, offering support to ensure project success.

⁃ Engage with cross-departmental teams to fulfill development requirements.

⁃ Maintain comprehensive documentation of systems and processes.

Project Management

⁃ Manage software project lifecycles, ensuring timely, budget-conscious, and quality delivery.

⁃ Work with stakeholders to define project scopes and prioritize tasks.

Technical Expertise

⁃ Spearhead the creation of scalable, high-performance software solutions in Java and Python.

⁃ Innovate with machine learning to enhance data analysis and decision-making.

⁃ Uphold best practices in software design, focusing on scalability, performance, and security.

Minimum Qualification

⁃ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering (Master's preferred).

⁃ 7+ years experience in leading a technical team and remote work experience

⁃ 8+ years Java development experience

⁃ 3+ years Python development experience

⁃ 4+ years Apache Nifi experience

⁃ Data engineering skills and ETL tool experience, as well as data flows with NiFi

⁃ Experience using NiFi for batch processing (rollouts) and real-time dataflows (engineering projects)

⁃ Familiarity with EU data laws (GDPR) and Customs Regulations

⁃ Proven problem-solving and project-delivery abilities.

⁃ Exceptional communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Must Have

⁃ AI-Driven Development: Hands-on experience integrating LLMs into SDLC

⁃ Process Automation: Using AI to templatize repetitive tasks.

⁃ Expertise in machine learning, AI, and software development