Lead Software Engineer

Job Description

We are on the hunt for a Lead Software Engineer to join our innovative team in London. The ideal candidate will boast extensive experience in software development and focus on driving the success of our tech projects by guiding junior developers and implementing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build scalable web applications, ensuring optimal user experiences.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Work on performance tuning and optimization of applications.
• Engage in problem-solving and provide innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Develop and maintain documentation for systems and processes.
• Track and report on project progress and performance metrics.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Master's degree in Software Engineering is desirable

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering with leadership capacity.

Technical Skills

• JavaScript
• RESTful APIs

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Team Collaboration

Certifications

• Google Professional Cloud Architect

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience with Terraform: Knowledge in infrastructure as code principles and practices.
• Experience in mentoring: Proven track record of mentoring junior developers.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Access to training and certifications.
• Work-life balance initiatives.
• Employee assistance programmes.

Company Culture

• Continuous Learning: We value ongoing professional development, providing training resources to all employees.
• Work-Life Balance: Our flexible schedule allows employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Feedback-Oriented: We regularly encourage feedback and idea-sharing to improve our processes.