Head of Platform Development

Bilbao, Spain
Roles:
Management
Nice-to-have skills:
TypeScriptJavaScriptGoVue.jsC++
Considering candidates from:
Europe, South Caucasus and Western Balkans
Work arrangement: Onsite
Industry: Biotechnology Research
Language: English
Level: Lead
Required experience: 10+ years
Relocation: Paid
Visa support: Provided
Size: 11 - 50 employees
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Head of Platform Development

Bilbao, Spain
MiLaboratories is a leading software platform for immune repertoire profiling. Their software is used in vaccine, cancer, antibodies, and autoimmune diseases drug development pipelines. The company provides a secure, scalable, and fast solution that helps thousands of researchers around the globe to discover new drugs and therapies.
Tasks:
  • Lead and inspire the software development teams (frontend, orchestrating system, and backend) to achieve excellence in product development
  • Strategize the overall development roadmap in alignment with the company's objectives and market needs
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the department
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and performant solutions that meet the specific needs of bioinformatics developers
  • Act as a bridge between the development teams and C-level executives, providing regular updates on project progress, challenges, and solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the platform integrates seamlessly with other components and services
  • Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in software development and computational biology, leveraging this knowledge to keep the company's platform at the cutting edge
  • Champion the technical and professional development of your team, providing guidance and mentorship to nurture their growth
Must-have:
  • Proven experience in leading and growing software development teams, with a strong technological background
  • Demonstrable experience in developing and managing large-scale deep tech software platforms, preferably in the domain of SaaS and platforms for developers
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of driving projects to successful completion
  • A deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, agile methodologies and project management
  • A Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or related fields
  • Passion for innovation and a commitment to creating impactful solutions in the field of computational biology
Benefits and conditions:
  • Trial period: 3 months
  • Relocation to Spain, Bilbao 
  • A chance to be part of a groundbreaking platform that is changing the landscape of genomic research
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth, with access to resources and training to advance your skills
  • Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible working arrangements
Interview process:
  1. Intro call with Toughbyte
  2. 1st interview with the founders and the director of operations 
  3. Technical interview
  4. On-site interview