Are you ready to drive the development of our native mobile application to the next level?
Biila is a car transportation service operating in Finland and Sweden. The service platform brings together those in need of car transportation and freelance drivers who perform the transfers by driving. Our auto transportation service is primarily used by car dealerships, car rental companies and service centers, for whom Biila moves any car on average within 29 hours. The platform provides access to a network of approximately 1900 active freelance drivers. In 2023, approximately 90,000 cars were transferred through Biila.
Our goal is to become the leading provider of car transportation services in the Nordic countries by 2025. Currently, Biila employs over 30 people in Finland and Sweden. We invest strongly in growth – in the freelance drivers, customer experience, innovation and leveraging new technology. Development and responsibility are seen as crucial parts of success at Biila.
We are now seeking a Tech Lead to a pivotal role in leading our team to create innovative solutions for our car transportation service. Are you ready to drive the development of our native driver mobile application to the next level? The driver app is designed to streamline the work of our drivers by providing a convenient and efficient way to receive and fulfill transportation requests from our client companies.
Your responsibilities
Defining the technology strategy for the driver app
Leading the technical architecture of the driver app, ensuring the scalability, reliability and performance
Participating in hands-on development tasks for the driver mobile application, contributing to its success
Acting as a technical expert, solving complex technical challenges and providing innovative solutions
Collaborating closely with product managers, designers and stakeholders to define requirements and prioritize features
Providing guidance and support to your team members, fostering their growth and development
Staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating them into our development processes as needed
Leading your own team and hiring talents that align with our vision
Owning the recruitment process for the driver team, including candidate sourcing, interviews and hiring decisions
We expect you to have
Fluency in English, as well as either Finnish or Swedish
Possibility to work according to the time zones of UTC +2 or UTC +3
Strong leadership experience with a proven track record of effective collaboration with product teams and business stakeholders
Strong proficiency in backend and native mobile development, with practical experience in building scalable and reliable applications
Flexibility and adaptability in working with various languages and technologies as needed for different projects
Experience with rapid deployments and working in fast-paced production environments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
We count it as a benefit if you have
Expertise in Kubernetes and AWS
Why join us?
This is a key role in a growing team. As a Tech Lead for the Driver Group, you'll have the opportunity to ensure that we do the right things in the right way
The working culture at Biila reflects our values: courage, openness, collaboration and good vibes. Work is important, but people are more important!
Opportunity for remote work, recognizing the importance of personal interactions
Competitive salary and employee benefits, including performance bonuses, meal benefits, occupational health care and leisure accident insurance
