Technical Lead

Technical Lead

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: : Hybrid remote, with travel to the Bournemouth Development Centre. The ideal candidate must be located within 2 hours of Ringwood, Hampshire.

Salary: £55,000- £75,000 per annum.

Our client is a fast-growing, technology-led company that delivers market-leading (and award-winning!) solutions and services to their clients.

They believe in being disruptive, challenging the norm, a fierce focus on first-class service and a can-do attitude. They want all of their clients to feel that they are a delight to deal with, with the engagement and delivery process a breeze.

They are committed to providing innovative solutions to their clients and staying at the forefront of technological advancements. As they continue to rapidly grow, they are seeking a talented and experienced Tech Lead, with strong developer skills, to join our core UK team.

The Role

The Tech Lead with Developer Skills will play a critical role in supporting the office of the CTO in leading a team of developers and guiding the technical direction of our projects. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and stakeholders, to deliver high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of software development processes, excellent leadership abilities, and a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects.

As we continue to grow and expand, the role will transition from a focus on hands-on development with tech lead responsibilities to a more pronounced emphasis on tech leadership. This evolution will take place throughout 2024, allowing for increased opportunities to drive technical initiatives, mentor team members, and shape the strategic direction of our organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of developers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support throughout the software development life cycle.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to understand client requirements and deliver innovative solutions that challenge the norm.
• Develop and maintain a disruptive technical roadmap aligned with our vision, leveraging emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions that not only meet client needs but exceed their expectations.
• Foster a client-focused culture within the team, ensuring that our clients have a delightful experience throughout their engagement
• Continuously evaluate and improve our service delivery process, identifying areas for optimization and implementing best practices.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, disruptive solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and market developments, and advocate for their adoption when appropriate.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate software solutions and drive successful project deployments.
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Work closely with CTO to develop the Technology organisation.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience as a Tech Lead or similar leadership role, preferably in a fast-paced software development environment.
• Strong proficiency in software development in areas such as:
• PHP (especially Laravel)
• React / JavaScript front end development
• Python
• REST API design
• OAuth2
• Other web technologies like HTML, CSS etc…
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.) and version control systems (Git, SVN). Familiarity with Azure DevOps preferable.
• Demonstrated experience with AWS cloud platform and associated services especially serverless (S3, SNS, Lambda)
• Familiarity with databases (especially PostgreSQL RDBMS), data modelling, and optimisation techniques.
• Experience of web application deployment and live monitoring helpful
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, with a passion for driving technical excellence and innovation.
• We are looking for people who want to be part of a technology-loving focused team to help foster and grow our delivery capability globally.

Benefits

• Generous starting salary
• Monday to Friday 37.5 hours covering core hours 9am to 5:00pm - Flexibility available
• Excellent career progression opportunities with increased salary available on completion of Progression level matrix
• Blended approach to working in the office (1 day) and from home 4 days a week following training and passing probation

To Apply

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