Research and Devlopment - Software Development

Position Title: R&D Team Lead - Software Development

Employment Type: This is a full-time on-site permanent role, 5 days a week

Job Level: This is a Senior Level Role with 7-10 years of experience

Education: BS(CS) / BS(IT) / BS (SE)

Location: G-8, Islamabad

About the Role:

We are seeking a software lead for our research and development initiatives, driving innovation, and proactively guiding a team of software engineers. This role requires strong technical capabilities, critical thinking abilities, and the capacity to develop research based effective software solutions.

Your Goals will include:

R&D Leadership:

· Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify opportunities for innovation in our software solutions based on emerging technologies.

• Lead and oversee the company's cutting-edge software development and research efforts, aligning with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.
• Foster a culture of innovation and critical thinking within the R&D team, encouraging creative problem-solving and exploration of new technologies.

· Collaborate closely with managers and engineers to understand business requirements and drive research-based solutions.

Team Management and Development:

· Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.

• Set clear expectations; assign tasks, monitor, and report progress to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.

· Facilitate an environment that promotes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning through R&D.

Technical Expertise and Solution Development:

· Utilize technical background for providing leadership and guidance to research solutions team.

• Drive the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge software architectures.

· Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in software development, research methodologies, and emerging technologies.

Collaboration and Communication:

· Communicate and collaborate closely with management to align R&D with business objectives.

• Proactively coordinate with other development teams for required software technologies and platform upgrades.
• Strong technical background with expertise in modern software development.
• Proven experience in leading and managing software development teams.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex requirements and develop effective solutions.
• Strong research and analysis expertise, with the ability to identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and an iterative development process.
• Proficiency in cloud technologies and services, preferably with experience in Azure.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple priorities