About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & Leadership: Define and implement the strategy for utilizing no-code and low-code platforms for rapid prototyping, MVP development, and iterative product building across TrailblzrGO's ecosystem.
Rapid Prototyping & MVP Build: Lead and oversee teams (including contractors and interns) in the hands-on development of functional clickable prototypes and low-fidelity MVPs for program participants and internal studio ventures.
Technical Support & Guidance: Provide direct technical support and guidance to student founders and early-stage portfolio companies, helping them choose appropriate no-code/low-code tools and navigate development challenges.
Training & Enablement: Develop and deliver workshops and training sessions on no-code/low-code platforms (e.g., Bubble, Webflow, Adalo) and UI/UX basics for program participants.
Tooling & Best Practices: Research, evaluate, and recommend best-in-class no-code/low-code platforms and tools. Establish and enforce best practices for efficient and scalable no-code/low-code development.
Collaboration: Work closely with the Head of Cloud Engineering & AI, program managers, and mentors to ensure technical efforts align with program milestones and venture needs.
Team Leadership: Build, manage, and mentor a team of no-code/low-code developers, contractors, and interns.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in product development, rapid prototyping, or full-stack development, with at least 2-3 years focused specifically on no-code/low-code platforms.
Deep expertise with leading no-code/low-code tools (e.g., Bubble, Webflow, Adalo, Zapier, Airtable, Glide, AppGyver).
Proven ability to quickly understand business requirements and translate them into functional prototypes and MVPs.
Experience in leading technical teams or guiding product development efforts.
Strong understanding of UI/UX principles for intuitive user experiences.
Excellent communication and teaching skills, capable of simplifying complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
Passion for empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation in diverse markets.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
About the Company
TrailblzrGO Venture Studio is a US-based entity dedicated to co-founding, scaling, and supporting early-stage African startups and immigrant-led ventures in the US & Canada. Our integrated ecosystem includes an innovative education platform with a "launch-a-startup" track that emphasizes rapid prototyping and tangible outcomes.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a visionary and highly skilled Head of No-Code & Low-Code Development to champion and lead our rapid prototyping and MVP development efforts. This role will be instrumental in enabling our education program participants and internal studio ideas to quickly bring concepts to life, providing crucial technical support, strategy, and training on agile, efficient development methodologies.