Development Team Leader
We are seeking a proven tech manager and developer to lead our R&D Team. The right candidate will bring a greater level of sophistication to a currently successful product set; he or she will be an integral part of the ongoing development of new technologies that will broaden our offerings to an impressive and sophisticated clientele.
Five Blocks is a digital reputation pioneer, shaping perceptions of companies and individuals through thoughtful planning of their digital footprint — as seen in search. Using proprietary technology and data-driven diagnostics, we analyze a brand’s internet presence and map out a more accurate, intentional, and strategic reputation for our clients, together with their communications teams.
Our clients include some of the best-known companies in the world, as well as notable individuals who expect premium standards of service and support.
At Five Blocks, our technology team stands at the forefront of innovation, where sharp minds and self-driven learners thrive. We believe in growing talent through hands-on experience, rewarding initiative with increased responsibility and exciting project opportunities. Our dynamic technology department leverages a modern tech stack including Python, PHP, NodeJS, VueJS, and JavaScript, alongside both SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL and MongoDB). Operating in a Linux environment and harnessing AWS technologies, our team members continuously expand their expertise across multiple domains. We foster an environment where curiosity meets capability, and where your growth is limited only by your ambition. Join us to be part of a team that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and the drive to push boundaries in everything we do.
The Development Team Leader is responsible for:
- Managing and growing a team of seasoned developers
- Development architecture, standards, and processes
- Working with the product team and stakeholders throughout the company to define priorities; plan new products and features; and resolve software issues
- Leadership and mentoring of the development team through the product life cycle toward successful project delivery: architecture, design, development, quality assurance, and production (30% of time: team management; 70% of time: hands-on tasks)
- Working closely with the IT Manager
- Building new systems and features – backend, frontend
You have:
- At least 5 years of proven experience managing a development team
- Strong leadership skills for coaching and mentoring (preferably in a start-up environment)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Proven web and software development expertise and ingenuity
- Experience with design and management of architecture
- Experience with Linux /PHP/JavaScript/CSS /Mysql
- Experience with Web Services (JSON, REST)
- GoLang skills
You are:
- Organized and methodical
- A true team player AND a self-starter with a can-do approach
- A strong independent thinker with good problem solving skills
- A native-level English speaker (additional languages an advantage)
- Able to plan big picture strategy and juggle small logistics – you are flexible, very detail oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously
You are also:
- Unafraid and professionally hungry
- Service oriented and personable
The position is full-time, onsite in the Jerusalem area. We have a gym, catered lunch, flex-time, and other perks.
Send your CV to jobs@fiveblocks.com or Apply
