AI Team Lead & Dev Team Lead

Do you want to join a growing team of top professionals who invest time and effort into teaching, career growth, and cultivating employees into the next generation of IT experts? You've come to the right place. Span is a Croatian IT company with a global reach specializing in high-quality information systems design and management services and tech support for customers and enterprises. We're constantly improving, advancing, and adopting new trends, new skills, and new expertise, giving our employees virtually endless opportunities for professional development.

The Software & AI Solutions business unit gathers over 140 experts and is one of Span's key pillars. We focus on developing advanced software solutions, applying artificial intelligence, and processing and analyzing data to create real business value for our clients. We work across various industries and deliver solutions that make a tangible difference, both for our external clients and our internal needs.

We value personal accountability and freedom in how work gets done. We believe in professionals who know how to deliver results. At the same time, we strive to invest as much as possible in professional development – your growth is our priority. That's why we plan career paths together, build technical and soft skills, share knowledge, learn from mistakes, and strive for continuous improvement. We work on interesting projects that improve businesses and contribute to real progress. We want people who want to be part of something bigger. We know when to say "no" and do not compromise on quality or people. Our core principles are excellence, responsibility, and trust; we're looking for those who live by them.

We're hiring two Team Leads for two teams within the unit: one focused on AI projects and the other on software development. Both Team Leads will have the opportunity to lead their teams, work on technically challenging projects, and actively contribute to the development of people and competencies within the team.

AI Team Lead has a background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, with experience in developing and implementing models and an understanding of analytical processes and business needs.

Dev Team Lead has strong technical knowledge in application and backend system development, understands software architectures, development tools, and CI/CD processes, and has experience implementing and automating software solutions.

What you'll do:

• Monitoring project progress of team members and ensuring deadlines are met
• Identifying and removing obstacles that affect team efficiency and reporting to supervisors
• Allocating resources across projects, setting priorities, and scheduling
• Mentoring team members and supporting their professional development
• Managing the team regarding recruitment participation, motivation, conflict resolution, disciplinary procedures, performance evaluation, etc.
• Planning development goals for team members
• Promoting team culture, knowledge sharing, and skill development
• Actively contributing to projects as a Tech Lead
• Defining specific technical tasks and optimal software solutions based on analysis of client business requirements
• Designing, planning, and adapting both simple and complex applications and solutions according to technical specifications and client expectations
• Writing user-oriented technical documentation
• Organizing and coordinating the project team, tracking tasks and processes
• Collaborating with other teams within the division and across the organization
• Monitoring and implementing best practices for team operations and software development

We could be a perfect fit if you are:

• Approaching activities in a planned and organized manner, focused on essentials and working quickly and efficiently
• Showing a strong desire for constant personal and professional development and improvement
• Inclined to innovate, always trying out different approaches and looking for new, better, and more efficient ways of working
• Appreciating and accepting differences, respecting other people and their opinions and ideas, and readily giving them yourself
• Communicating openly and easily with different types of people

What we expect:

• University degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software or AI solution development
• At least 2 years of experience in people management
• Experience working on complex projects and understanding the whole development lifecycle
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Understanding of business processes and the ability to identify technical solutions that bring business value
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written

Additional requirements for AI Team Lead

• Excellent knowledge of Python and experience with machine learning frameworks
• Advanced understanding and experience with MLOps practices and tools

Additional requirements for Dev Team Lead

• Experience with tools and technologies such as .NET, C#, Angular, Azure DevOps, Git, databases, and CI/CD processes
• Experience in developing Cloud Native applications and knowledge of Azure
• Understanding of software architectures, application security, and DevOps concepts

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary according to your experience
• A business phone of your choice
• Regular feedback on your performance and personalized career development plan
• Possibility to earn different types of bonuses
• Subvention of Multisport card or PassSport- not only brain workout is important
• Minimum of 25 vacation days
• Complete health checks- adjusted for men and women
• Psychological counseling - we care about your well-being
• Lunch and transportation compensations
• Benefits for children of employees