Head of R&D

Posted 17 Hours Ago
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Thailand
Expert/Leader
Software • Travel
The Role
The Head of R&D will develop and implement technology strategies that align with business goals, lead a 40+ member team, oversee R&D delivery, manage infrastructure, enhance CI/CD processes, drive innovation, and optimize performance metrics while mitigating technical risks.
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Description
  • 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.
Requirements
  • 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
Benefits
  • 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


Top Skills

Ci/Cd
The Company
HQ: Bangkok
176 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

12Go is the leading multimodal online travel agency based in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 2012, we offer train, flight, bus, and ferry tickets, as well as transfers, insurance, and other travel products globally.

At 12Go, our vision is to enable any customer to instantly book any route in the world. We develop technology to create memorable travel experiences for everyone, worldwide. Operating in more than 140+ countries, we have assisted over 4 million travelers, making their journeys easier and more enjoyable.

12Go employs over 200+ professionals globally. We have a performance-driven culture that emphasizes continuous feedback and professional growth. Visit our career website to see the open roles https://12go.com/en/jobs

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