Squad Lead

Summary

Join Sherpany, a Swiss leader in meeting management software, as a Squad Lead! You will provide direction, leadership, and mentorship to a cross-functional team of developers. Key responsibilities include performance enhancement, fostering collaboration, project oversight, driving continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management skills, software development expertise, and excellent communication abilities. Sherpany offers flexible working hours, remote work options, financial support for professional development, and a vibrant team culture with regular team events. This is an opportunity to lead and grow within a dynamic international company.

Requirements

• Inspire, coach and support the team with solid technical know-how and practical experience as a leader
• Possess strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and tracking progress using methodologies such as Agile Scrum or Kanban
• Be familiar with software development best practices, including testing methodologies, code reviews, and debugging techniques
• Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and be able to effectively convey ideas and information to team members and stakeholders
• Have experience in building and fostering a collaborative team environment, while building rapport and resolving conflicts

Responsibilities

• Provide regular feedback, coaching, and support to enhance your team’s performance while promoting a positive team culture and cohesion within the squad through team-building activities, recognition programs, and opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Foster collaboration and communication among team members, as well as with other departments or stakeholders, promoting a positive and respectful work environment
• Act as a primary point of contact providing updates on project status, addressing concerns, and managing expectations to ensure alignment with business goals
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects within the squad, ensuring alignment with business objectives and deadlines. Identify potential risks or obstacles to project success and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the squad, including process optimization, skills development, and adoption of new technologies or methodologies by staying up to date with industry trends
• Encourage knowledge sharing and cross-training within the squad, fostering a culture of learning and development to enhance overall team capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

Have knowledge or previous experience with our tech stack and developing cloud solutions (our tech stack: React/Next.js, Python/Django, Postgres, Docker/Kubernetes, etc.)

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and remote-working
• Financial support for further education, trainings etc
• Regular team events and a value-driven cooperation