Call for Applicants - WCA Software Team Leader (May 2025)

Announced by Trishan Gupta on

Dear WCA Community,

The WCA is calling for applications trom suitable individuals to lead the WCA Software Team (WST). The current leader, Gregor Billing was appointed to the role in June 2021 and has served two consecutive 24 month terms. The WCA thanks Gregor for his exemplary leadership during this time. As Gregor’s role cannot be renewed for an additional term, an open-election is required as per the WCA Motion 10.2025.0. Gregor is permitted to reapply.

Candidates are expected to fulfill their terms (24 months) and to spend at least 10 hours per week on average to work for the Team. The qualities expected of candidates are:

Strong technical expertise (including experience with tools, frameworks and platforms used by the WCA e.g. GitHub, React, NextJS etc)

  • Exceptional communication skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • High level of trustworthiness and responsiveness

  • Project management experience

  • Strong leadership skills