Associate Director - IT, Hong Kong

ELEVATE is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Associate Director, Information Technology with a strong understanding of web and mobile applications and experience building and leading teams. This individual will play an important role in building and managing a team of IT resources that will drive the development and implementation of data-driven applications that will transform the way brands and retailers assess their supply chains and drive factory improvements. This is an opportunity to work at a dynamic and fast-growing company, with an experienced global team managing diverse projects, and have a core voice in bringing ELEVATE’s digital solutions to life.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of IT resources including software developers, testing/QA, DevOps, etc.
• Work with a variety of technologies such as Java, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, SQL and noSQL databases, mobile development, cloud-based infrastructure, etc.
• Proactively seek out and complete features per defined schedules
• Lead agile teams in the delivery of web/mobile solutions
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand desired application capabilities and testing scenarios, and drive decisions to implement the best solution possible
• Manage the entire SDLC and establish metrics and management models that drive continuous improvement
• Provide constructive code reviews of pull requests
• Lead a team in project delivery and provide guidance
• Guide and mentor the team-members to create a high performing organization
• Delivery high quality products under tight deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Develop scalable, high-quality & high-performance web applications in Java/Ruby
• Expertise with SQL across a variety of Database technologies
• Practical knowledge with Git
• Understand UX/UI concepts and interface usability
• Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Great team player, independent, strong sense of responsibility and self- motivated
• Strong written and spoken English skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience designing and working with data driven applications, modern data visualizations tools and up to date on best practices
• Strong technical expertise and understanding of major software concepts, engineering background a plus
• Knowledge of CSR and social sustainability, supply chains, and human rights

Experience

• 5+ years of software development experience in a professional work environment for a startup or established high-tech software company
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing IT software development teams