Lead Developer

• Posted: 13 days ago
• Location: Darlington, England
• Job Type: Permanent
• Discipline: Tech & Digital
• Function: Development Manager
• Job Ref: 38303

About the role

Job Title:Lead Developer

Location: Darlington

Salary: Up to £60,000

NRG are delighted to announce we are working alongside a well-established brand in the Health and Fitness industry in their pursuit of a Lead Developer.

Our client is seeking a seasoned professional to join their team and spearhead the in-house transition of their vital membership system. As the Lead Developer, you will be responsible for guiding a team of 3-5 developers, overseeing the effective development and deployment of a PHP front end coupled with a MySQL backend running on Ubuntu. Furthermore, you will play a pivotal role in steering strategic decisions and overseeing the management of system changes.

Duties:

Team Leadership:

• Guide and motivate a team of 3-5 developers to attain project objectives.

• Nurture a collaborative and inventive development atmosphere.

• Facilitate routine team meetings and offer direction on project priorities.

Project Management:

• Supervise the complete development lifecycle of the membership system.

• Create and administer project timelines, guaranteeing the achievement of milestones.

• Work closely with stakeholders to delineate project requirements and goals.

Technical Proficiency:

• Demonstrate robust skills in PHP for front-end development.

• Expertise in the design and administration of MySQL databases.

• Optimize the system for performance, scalability, and security.

• Address and resolve technical issues promptly as they emerge.

Strategic Involvement:

• Engage with senior management to synchronize development endeavours with the overarching business strategy.

• Offer insights on technology decisions in harmony with the organization's long-term vision.

• Participate actively in conversations and initiatives concerning system enhancements and improvements.

Change Management:

• Spearhead and oversee initiatives for system change to elevate operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to pinpoint areas for improvement and execute necessary changes.

• Effectively communicate changes to the team, ensuring a seamless transition.

Collaboration:

• Cooperate with various departments to comprehend business requirements.

• Forge close partnerships with UI/UX designers for the implementation of an intuitive and user-friendly interface.

• Coordinate with system administrators for deployment and server maintenance.

Quality Assurance:

• Instigate and supervise testing processes to ensure the reliability and functionality of the system.

• Conduct comprehensive code reviews and furnish constructive feedback to the development team.

• Enforce best practices for quality assurance throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated expertise as a Lead Developer or in an equivalent capacity.

• Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, and Ubuntu server administration.

• Background in front-end technologies, encompassing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Outstanding leadership and communication capabilities.

• Aptitude for prioritizing and overseeing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.