Lead and motivate a diverse team of software developers, data scientists and engineers supporting both R&D but also, importantly, internal, customer-facing and hardware production environments.

Partner with stakeholders across different departments to identify and address critical business needs.

Analyse complex problems, design and implement solutions, and make sound technical decisions.

Provide technical advice and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Provide strategic direction for the Informatics division, aligning its goals with the broader company vision.

Champion a collaborative and supportive environment where individuals can learn from each other and thrive.

Develop the team's capabilities through mentorship, training opportunities, and career development initiatives to drive innovation by fostering a culture of exploration and continuous improvement.

Experience leading a software development team and corresponding understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.

Understanding of Python and knowledge of common Python frameworks and libraries.

Experience of development in a Linux environment, continuous deployment and Docker.

Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.

Experience leading and managing cross functional teams in a technical environment.

Experience with data science tools and technologies.

Colorifix has a unique operation and business model with strong R&D and production components, and with informatics permeating the company. Therefore, we like to build our own bespoke software tools to help the business run. We're searching for an inspiring and experienced Head of Informatics to lead our talented team of software developers, data scientists, and engineers in building creative and flexible solutions that will significantly impact our business.