Technical Team Lead

Akasha Academy and Akasha Life

Details / requirements:

Akasha Life is a social business with a mission to provide products and services while using resources in a sustainable way. To inspire positive change, Akasha Life provides sustainable products and services while conserving natural resources and creating fair employment opportunities and prospects for young people in Nepal.

In our technology division, we connect talented professionals with innovative, international companies. We are currently seeking a skilled Team Lead with a strong technical background to manage and mentor our AI and Data Science Engineers, Full Stack Developers, and Cloud Engineers. If you are passionate about leading technical teams and driving innovation, this role is for you!


Job Description:

We are looking for a Technical Team Lead who will oversee and lead a multidisciplinary team, including AI and Data Science Engineers, Full Stack Developers, and Cloud Engineers. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet the technical and business requirements. In this role, you will also act as a key liaison with the international management team to ensure alignment with global business goals and strategies, and to coordinate with technical experts on the client side.

You will have a hands-on technical role, helping the team with complex challenges while also managing project timelines, resource allocation, and overall team growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a multidisciplinary technical team comprising AI and Data Science Engineers, Full Stack Developers, and Cloud Engineers.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and define project requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Liaise with the international management team to ensure that the team's work aligns with global strategies and objectives.
  • Provide technical direction, mentoring, and support to team members to ensure high-quality code, model development, and system design.
  • Drive the architecture and implementation of AI models, full-stack applications, and cloud infrastructure solutions.
  • Ensure successful project delivery by managing timelines, resource allocation, and budget adherence.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative environment where team members can grow and excel.
  • Participate in hands-on technical work when necessary, solving complex technical challenges.
  • Participate in the hiring process of new team members jointly with other senior members of the team.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and support career development for team members.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and new technologies to implement best practices.

 

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.

Experience:

  • Ideally, 3-5 years of experience in technical roles, with at least 2 years of leadership experience.
  • Experience leading teams in agile or scrum environments.
  • International experience, e.g., working abroad.
  • Proven expertise in at least two of the following domains: AI and data science, full-stack development, or cloud engineering.
  • Experience with programming languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, PHP, C++, C#.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, React.js, Node.js.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure).
  • Experience with MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure automation.
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and microservices architecture.
  • Certification in relevant technologies.

Preferred Skills:

  • Reliability and good time management skills.
  • Experience working with international clients.
  • Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and mentor a team of technical professionals.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong English communication skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and produce clear technical documentation.
  • The ability to participate in discussions, problem-solving, and coordination with international teams to ensure smooth global collaboration.

 

Why Join Us?

  • Lead a talented and growing team of engineers and data scientists, driving innovation in multiple technical domains.
  • Earn a well-compensated leadership role with ample opportunities for career growth.
  • Oversee a wide variety of projects in AI, data science, full-stack development, and cloud computing.
  • Play a key role in shaping Nepal’s growing tech ecosystem while working in a global context.
  • Access to further education, certifications, and leadership development programs.
  • Work with a dynamic and innovative, international team, where you can share ideas and learn from peers.

·       Be part of an attractive and trendy co-working space in Boudhanath with state-of-the-art infrastructure.

  • Enjoy flexible working conditions in Kathmandu while achieving professional and personal goals.
  • Collaborate on projects with international clients and build connections in the global tech community.

 

How to Apply:

If you are a Technical Team Lead with a passion for leading and mentoring technical teams across AI, full-stack development, and cloud engineering, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your leadership experience, technical background and salary expectation until 1st November 2024 to  tech@akasha-life.com

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

At Akasha Life, we value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic. We will give preference to female applicants with equal qualifications.

 

 

Overview

Category Computer - Consulting, Computer - Programming
Openings 1
Position Type Full Time
Position Level Senior Level, Mid Level
Experience 3+ years
Education B.E. in Computer Science, B. Tech., M. Tech., Master's in Computer Science, Masters in computer engineering
Posted Date 18 Oct, 2024
Apply Before 15 Nov, 2024
City Kathmandu