R&D Group Manager

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed R&D group manager with a proven track record in innovation and business leadership to join vcita!

vcita is a simple & effective business management software for small businesses. It includes everything service providers need to manage their business and generate more revenue: client management, online scheduling, payments, promotions, and lead generation widgets. 

Our API based platform, infrastructure and design system offers the most seamless user experience possible, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and user satisfaction.

The Group Manager should be someone who loves leading technology and people, and is obsessed with running fast and delivering high-quality customer-facing solutions!

At vcita, we're on a mission to empower small businesses with the best digital tools for success. Our business management solution is designed to be intuitive & easy-to-use and helps business owners streamline their operations so they can deliver exceptional client experiences.

Since our launch in 2010, we've been proud to be making a positive impact on local communities through accessible technology, with over 100,000 business owners around the world - from barbers to law firms to fitness trainers - using vcita to better their businesses.

We’ve built a team - that’s now over 160 people strong- of like-minded individuals who are passionate about technology, community, and making a difference. We thrive on collaboration and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

If you're looking to be part of a community that supports small businesses and makes an impact, then join us!

• Manage and lead team leaders and engineers across multiple teams to deliver product features.
• Promote learning and development of team leaders through regular feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across development processes, tools, and technologies to enhance productivity, quality, and innovation within the team.
• Develop and implement short and long-term strategic roadmaps to drive the business forward.
• Provide exceptional support to external developers using our APIs and application frameworks.
• Meet high quality KPI by Leading quality processes.
• Recruit and retain a high performing team.

• 5+ years of experience in leading R&D teams, Including experience  in managing team Leaders.
• Experience working in a CI/CD environment.
• Proven architecture/design skills and familiarity with a wide range of technologies
• Deep understanding of APIs and application frameworks to assist developers in troubleshooting, debugging, and integrating our technologies into their projects.
• Strong ability to take a business challenge, transform it into a plan and lead execution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with Ruby/NodeJS Vue/Angular - Advantage
• B.Sc. in Computer Science- Advantage