[Hiring] Head of Back-End at Mozio

Mozio is a dynamic and innovative transportation technology company, revolutionizing the way people navigate through cities and airports. With a commitment to simplifying the complex world of transportation, Mozio offers a comprehensive platform that seamlessly integrates various modes of transportation, including taxis, shuttles, limousines, and public transit options. The company’s mission is to provide travelers with a hassle-free and efficient experience, connecting them to a wide range of transportation services through a user-friendly interface.

Responsibilities:

• Technical and Team Leadership: Architect robust, scalable backend systems and manage a team of 10 engineers to foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement;
• Talent Development and Recruitment: Identify team members’ strengths, provide coaching for growth, and ensure top-tier talent is hired and retained for a strong, cohesive team;
• Project Management: Oversee backend project planning, execution, and delivery to meet quality standards, deadlines, and budget requirements, working alongside Package Management;
• Collaboration and Communication: Serve as a bridge between the backend team and other departments, facilitating clear communication and collaboration across projects;
• Innovation, Research, and Quality Assurance: Stay updated on software engineering trends, apply innovative ideas to projects, and implement best practices for code quality, security, and scalability;
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to aligning backend development goals with the company’s vision and objectives in the technology department’s strategic planning.

Requirements

• Fluent in English
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in back-end development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing engineering teams.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of Python, software architecture principles, and AWS infrastructure. Familiarity with containerization (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, and microservices architecture.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow teams of talented engineers. Strong project management skills and the ability to drive projects to completion.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of navigating complex challenges successfully.
• A strong sense of responsibility: To respond promptly and effectively to any production environment issues.

What success in this role looks like:

Achievements in this role are measured by enhanced team performance and morale, seamless project execution, and strategic contributions that drive the company’s technological leadership and support its long-term vision.

Why Join Us:

As the leader of our Back-end department at Mozio, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the development and success of our organization. As a growing company, we have plenty of career opportunities to offer!

Not only is this a remote, home-based position, but you can work from any location worldwide. You are able to travel the world while working with us! The salary is in USD and we have a paid vacation policy.

You will be employed as a contractor and work full-time.