Head of R&D

• Technology Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive technology strategy that supports the company's business objectives and growth plans.
• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage the 40+ strong technology team, promoting professional development and a collaborative environment.
• R&D Development: Oversee the development and delivery of high-quality services, ensuring they meet market needs and industry standards such as CI/CD, test driven development, unit testing and QA automation. 
• Infrastructure Management: Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of all technological systems and infrastructure.
• CI/CD Implementation: Oversee and enhance Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software releases.
• Innovation: Identify and integrate new technologies and methodologies to enhance product offerings and operational efficiency.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze system and team’s performance metrics, implement strategies to enhance efficiency, scalability and responsiveness.
• Risk Management: Identify potential technological risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in technology roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of software development, system architecture, cloud computing, and emerging technologies.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technology teams.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Project Management: Proficient in Agile methodologies and experienced in overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice to Have

• Location: Ideally residing in or willing to relocate to Bangkok, Thailand.
• Advanced Degree: MBA or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Start-Up Experience: Experience leading technology teams in start-up or high-growth environments.
• Language skills: Russian fluency

• Possible fully remote work
• Health insurance and wellness contributions
• Annual leave, sick leave, public holidays, and more
• Employee training programs
• Impactful work that helps millions of travelers plan their trips every day