Deputy IT Lead - Development and AI

PST.AG is a premier provider of bespoke data and software solutions on a global scale. We collaborate with legal authorities worldwide to develop and distribute customs and global trade data, aiding a variety of industries. Our mission is to empower businesses to adapt and excel in a dynamic global landscape.   We're a growing medium-sized enterprise with a global team, embracing a near-complete remote work culture. PST.AG was founded in the center of Germany, now our diverse team spans over 20 nations across four continents, and we're poised for further growth.   Committed to open-source technology, we actively contribute to and support the open-source community, believing it fosters innovation and collaboration. The Role We are seeking a  Deputy IT Lead for Development , who will provide leadership support and will serve as a substitute for the Head of IT when necessary. This pivotal role will also be involved in leading the company’s transformation towards a generative approach, primarily through the integration of large language models (LLMs). The Deputy IT Lead for Development will also concentrate on automating IT processes, empowering stakeholders, and continuously enhancing IT development environments. As Deputy IT Lead for Development, you will cover the following: Inspiring Team Leadership

• Be the trusted ambassador for the IT department, ensuring seamless continuity and decisive action in the Head of IT's absence.
• Unite IT operations, administration, and stakeholders to resolve challenges and drive progress, fostering open communication and collaboration.
• Champion project excellence, allocating team resources, monitoring performance, and sharing successes with the Head of IT, to propel our IT vision forward.

• Spearhead the revolution from traditional development to cutting-edge, LLM-driven innovation, unleashing automated efficiency in testing, documentation, and workflows.
• Explore and implement AI-powered solutions to elevate software development, quality control, and team productivity, shaping the future of our IT landscape.

• Join forces with the Head of IT to automate processes, accelerate requirement implementation, and select game-changing tools, amplifying our IT impact.
• Cultivate a dynamic development environment where internal stakeholders are empowered to drive change, innovate fearlessly, and thrive in a culture of continuous improvement.

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or Higher
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in Object Oriented Programming (Java  C#.net , Javascript, Python, etc.) preferably in a software industry.
• At least 2 years experience as team lead
• Experience in remote work environment

• Significant technical and working experience with Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Working knowledge of transformer models, layers and impact of generative AI on software development process
• Understanding of both agile and waterfall methodologies
• Strong business acumen
• Experience in contributing to open-source projects, managing GitHub projects and submitting pull requests
• Strong communication skills

• Above-average salary structure from the market
• Entry into a collegial, modern, and supportive working atmosphere at a market leader
• A young, dedicated, and global multicultural team
• Flexible working hours and remote working opportunity
• Guaranteed 52 days of PTO per year
• Flat hierarchies
• A wide range of training opportunities