Team Lead – R&D Full Stack & Test Engineering

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Team Lead – R&D (Full Stack & Test Engineering)

Israel - Tel Aviv - Onsite

We are looking for a passionate and inspiring Team Lead to join our R&D organization and lead a multidisciplinary scrum team of 6–9 talented software and test engineers, based in our Tel Aviv, Israel site.

Reporting to the Group Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving both technical excellence and personal growth within your team.

Our mission is to harness the power of genomics and AI to improve lives. We develop cutting-edge features while providing immediate clinical support to our customers, ensuring our solutions are both innovative and reliable.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional scrum team of full-stack developers and test engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Use feature development as a tool to grow and empower team members, aligning personal development goals with product and organizational needs.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet both customer needs and clinical standards.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Clinical, and Data Science teams to define and execute on roadmap priorities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship, helping team members navigate challenges and grow in their careers.
• Balance long-term product development with short-term clinical support, ensuring responsiveness and reliability.
• Promote agile best practices, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous integration.
• Drive innovation and encourage experimentation while maintaining a strong focus on quality and performance.

About You

• A people-first leader who believes in coaching, mentoring, and developing others.
• Experienced in leading software development teams, ideally in agile environments.
• Technically proficient in full-stack development (Python, Linux, MySQL, cloud services, Elasticsearch, etc.).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• A strong communicator who builds trust and alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Passionate about making a real-world impact through technology, especially in the healthcare and genomics space.

Experience and Qualification Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or mentorship role.
• Proven experience managing agile teams and delivering complex software projects.
• Hands-on experience with full-stack technologies, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• B.Sc. or higher in Computer Science or a related field.

Nice to Have

• Experience in healthcare, genomics, or data science domains.
• Familiarity with remote team collaboration and building inclusive team cultures.
• Understanding of clinical workflows and the ability to communicate effectively with scientific and medical stakeholders.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us shape the future of healthcare.

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