Squad Leader (Europe, remote) - Sherpany

Datasite and its associated businesses are the global center for facilitating economic value creation for companies across the globe. From data rooms to AI deal sourcing

and more. Here you’ll find the finest technological pioneers: Datasite, Blueflame AI, Grata, and Sherpany. They all, collectively, define the future for business growth.

Apply for one position or as many as you like. Talent doesn’t always just go in one direction or fit in a single box. We’re happy to see whatever your superpower is and find the best place for it to flourish.

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Job Description:

Sherpany by Datasite is the leading Swiss meeting management solution, designed to meet the unique needs of the board, board committee, and executive meetings. Our solution streamlines the entire meeting process to make meetings more productive and thus enhancing company performance. Our customers include well-known medium to large companies in all industries, such as Axpo, Raiffeisen Bank and Calida Group. More than 400 companies already use Sherpany. We’ve come a long way since 2011. Sherpany is now a team of 150 talented individuals, working from all around the world. Our culture is rooted in trust and responsibility, and we’re proud of the productive and healthy nature of our work environment.  

What you will be doing:

• Provide clear direction, leadership, and mentorship to a cross-functional squad of frontend and backend developers, and potentially other roles like QA, data scientists, data analysts, machine learning engineers, QA engineers or DevOps.

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects within the squad and cross-squads/departments, ensuring alignment with business objectives and deadlines.

• Foster collaboration and communication among team members, as well as with other departments or stakeholders, to facilitate seamless integration of components and deliverables.

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of squad members, providing regular feedback, coaching, and support to enhance individual and team performance.

What we will love about you:

• Knowledge of backend development languages and frameworks. Experience with Python and the Django framework are a plus.

• Knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript for frontend development; familiarity with frontend frameworks like React and Next.js for building responsive and interactive user interfaces.

• Familiarity with software development best practices, including testing methodologies, code reviews, and debugging techniques.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and information to team members and stakeholders.

• Visionary leadership to inspire and motivate team members towards common goals and objectives.

• Decision-making skills to make informed and timely decisions, considering risks, benefits, and impact on project outcomes

• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and tracking progress using methodologies such as Agile Scrum or Kanban.

What you will love about Sherpany:

• You’ll be part of an international company with a flat hierarchy, meaning your voice is heard, and you can take on real responsibility from day one! Your ideas? Always welcome.

• Flexibility & Freedom: We value your work-life balance!

• Grow with Us: We invest in your development by offering financial support for further education, training, and more—because your success is our success.

• Well-being Matters: Your mental health is important! That’s why we partner with nilo.health to support you.

• Tech-Savvy Workspace: Work with the latest Apple MacBooks and cutting-edge tools to keep you ahead of the game.

• Amazing Team Culture: We believe in fun, collaboration, and meaningful connections—expect awesome team events and a culture driven by strong values.

Our recruitment process:

• 1st Interview: Talent Acquisition Specialist (30')

• 2nd Interview: Head of Product Engineering (60')

• 3rd Interview: Squad Leaders (45') and the Squad (45')

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Our company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where all individuals are respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to building teams that reflect the diversity of our communities.