Head of IT - Sofware Development, Auckland

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 Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering (Master's preferred) 5 plus years experience in leading a technical team, preferably from a Product companyAt least 8 years in Java Development before leading a Team Expertise in machine learning, AI, and software development Good understanding of how to use AI tools in coding Good understanding of LLM Soft Skills: High level of People Management skills Project management skills Proven problem-solving and project-delivery abilities.Exceptional communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Nice To Have: Data engineering skills and ETL tool experience, as well as data flows with NiFi Experience coding in Python #J-18808-Ljbffr