We are seeking a Deputy IT Lead for Development, who will provide leadership support and will serve as a substitute for the Head of IT when necessary. This pivotal role will also be involved in leading the company’s transformation towards a generative approach, primarily through the integration of large language models (LLMs). The Deputy IT Lead for Development will also concentrate on automating IT processes, empowering stakeholders, and continuously enhancing IT development environments.As Deputy IT Lead for Development, you will cover the following:Inspiring Team Leadership : a. Be the trusted ambassador for the IT department, ensuring seamless continuity and decisive action in the Head of IT's absence.b. Unite IT operations, administration, and stakeholders to resolve challenges and drive progress, fostering open communication and collaboration.c. Champion project excellence, allocating team resources, monitoring performance, and sharing successes with the Head of IT, to propel our IT vision forward.Pioneering Generative Technology Transformation:a. Spearhead the revolution from traditional development to cutting-edge, LLM-driven innovation, unleashing automated efficiency in testing, documentation, and workflows.b. Explore and implement AI-powered solutions to elevate software development, quality control, and team productivity, shaping the future of our IT landscape.Empowering Process and Tool Optimization:a. Join forces with the Head of IT to automate processes, accelerate requirement implementation, and select game-changing tools, amplifying our IT impact.b. Cultivate a dynamic development environment where internal stakeholders are empowered to drive change, innovate fearlessly, and thrive in a culture of continuous improvement.Experience Required:Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or HigherMinimum 6 years of professional experience in Object Oriented programming ( Java, C#.net, Javascript, Python etc )At least 2 years experience as team leadExperience in remote work environmentSkills Required:Strong interest and significant experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs)Working knowledge of transformer models, layers and impact of generative AI on software development processUnderstanding of both agile and waterfall methodologiesStrong business acumenExperience in contributing to open-source projects, managing GitHub projects and submitting pull requestsStrong communication skills