Squad Leader at MILESTONE SYSTEMS AS

, , Israel -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Management, Technical Leadership, Quality Assurance, Scrum Master Facilitation, Agile Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps Practices, Mentoring, Conflict Resolution, Stakeholder Management, API Management, Technical Debt Management, Incident Management, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Secure Coding Practices

Industry

Software Development

Description

Core Responsibilities People Management · Direct Management: Lead a squad of 5-8 engineers across multiple disciplines: o Backend developers o Full-stack developers o Video processing ML engineers\VLM and LLM integration specialists o QA engineers (automation and manual testing) · Matrix Management: Coordinate with DevOps engineers assigned to the squad · Career Development: Drive professional growth through mentoring, skill development, and performance management · Talent Acquisition: Define hiring requirements, conduct interviews, and build the team Technical Leadership & Quality Assurance · Code Quality Standards powered by PRIME: o Enforce coding standards and architectural design compliance o Ensure comprehensive unit test coverage o Maintain OWASP Top 10 security compliance o Protect main branch stability and prevent regression · · Integration & Delivery: o Ensure backward-compatible interfaces with other squads o Implement feature flag strategies for controlled releases o Validate merge-readiness and CI/CD pipeline integrity · Technical Oversight: o Enforce and implement guidelines provided by PRIME SMEs o Review architectural decisions and design patterns o Guide technical debt management o Facilitate cross-domain technical collaboration Scrum Master Facilitation · Sprint Operations: o Moderate daily stand-ups o Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives o Conduct live demos showcasing sprint deliverables (E2E, API, or mock-based) · Backlog Management: o Collaborate closely with PM/PO on backlog prioritization o Lead grooming sessions for next 3 sprints o Ensure user stories meet Definition of Ready · Impediment Resolution: o Identify and remove blockers proactively o Address emerging squad needs and dependencies o Escalate organizational impediments when necessary Squad Autonomy & Value Delivery · Mission: Enable the squad to deliver functional, demo-ready increments every sprint · · Delivery Standards: o Each sprint must produce mergeable, production-ready code o Features should be demonstrable (full E2E, API-level, or with mocks) o Maintain continuous integration with main branch o Ensure smooth, streamlined development workflow --- 1. Cross-Squad Collaboration & Dependencies · Dependency Management: Proactively identify and manage inter-squad dependencies to prevent bottlenecks · API Contract Management: Establish and maintain clear interface contracts with other squads · Integration Testing: Coordinate integration testing across squad boundaries · Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate technical knowledge transfer sessions across squads 2. Technical Debt & Refactoring Strategy · Debt Visibility: Maintain a technical debt backlog and communicate impact to stakeholders · Refactoring Budget: Allocate sprint capacity for addressing technical debt (typically 15-20%) · Quality Metrics: Track and improve code quality metrics (test coverage, complexity, duplication) 3. Incident Management & Production Support · Incident Response: Lead post-mortem analysis and implement preventive measures · Hotfix Process: Manage urgent production fixes while maintaining quality standards 4. Continuous Improvement Culture · Process Optimization: Regularly evaluate and improve squad processes based on retro feedback · Innovation Time: Advocate for dedicated time for learning and experimentation · Metrics-Driven Improvement: Track velocity, cycle time, defect rates, and use data to drive improvements · Learning & Development: Foster a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement 5. Stakeholder Management & Communication · Transparency: Provide regular updates on squad health, velocity, and risks · Cross-functional Alignment: Coordinate with PMO, UX, IT, DevOps, Customer Support, HR other corporate functions as needed · Executive Reporting: Prepare and present squad performance and strategic initiatives to leadership 6. DevOps & Platform Engineering Collaboration · Infrastructure Requirements: Advocate for squad infrastructure and tooling needs · Platform Standards: Ensure squad compliance with platform engineering standards · Cloud Cost Management: Monitor and optimize cloud resource usage 7. Product & Domain Expertise · Domain Knowledge: Develop deep understanding of the product area and business domain · Strategic Thinking: Contribute to product strategy and roadmap discussions · Market Awareness: Stay informed about industry trends and competitive landscape 8. Engineering Culture & Team Health · Psychological Safety: Create an environment where team members can take risks and voice concerns · Work-Life Balance: Monitor team capacity and prevent burnout · Diversity & Inclusion: Foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives · Conflict Resolution: Address interpersonal conflicts constructively and promptly · Team Building: Organize activities that strengthen team cohesion 9. Compliance & Documentation · Documentation Standards: Maintain architecture decisions, API documentation, and runbooks · Audit Readiness: Prepare for security and compliance audits · Knowledge Base: Keep squad wiki and technical documentation current 10. Measurement & KPIs · Velocity & Predictability: Track sprint commitment vs. delivery · Quality Metrics: Monitor defect escape rate, production incidents, test coverage · Deployment Frequency: Measure release cadence and lead time · Team Satisfaction as part of Retro: Conduct regular pulse checks on team morale and engagement --- Required Qualifications Technical · 5+ years of software development experience across multiple disciplines · Strong understanding of backend, full-stack, ML/AI systems, and QA practices · Deep knowledge of secure coding practices (OWASP) · Experience with CI/CD, feature flags, and modern DevOps practices Leadership · 2+ years managing engineers directly · Proven track record of building high-performing teams · Experience conducting technical interviews and hiring · Strong coaching and mentoring skills Agile/Scrum · Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent experience · 3+ years practicing agile methodologies · Experience facilitating all scrum ceremonies · Understanding of scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, or similar) Soft Skills · Excellent communication and stakeholder management · Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities · Ability to balance technical excellence with business needs · Resilience under pressure and adaptability to change

Responsibilities

The Squad Leader will manage a squad of engineers, ensuring effective people management, technical leadership, and quality assurance. They will also facilitate scrum processes and drive the squad's autonomy and value delivery.