Senior Technical Lead

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How you'll role

As the Senior Tech Lead you will fill the dual role of Senior Technical Lead (60%) and Software Developer (40%) as you progress towards the role of CTO. Reporting directly to the Product and Innovation Manager, this position is pivotal in driving software engineering excellence, managing deployments, and aligning software solutions with business objectives. You will lead software development initiatives, manage deployments, and ensure seamless integration of software solutions with business objectives. This role is primarily office-based to foster teamwork and effective onboarding. Over time, and following successful integration into the business operations, the option to transition towards hybrid or remote work will be evaluated as part of leadership development.

What you'll do

• Act as a critical leadership figure under the Product and Innovation Manager
• Oversee and manage software development, deployment, and integration
• Align software solutions with strategic business needs
• Monitor and optimise system performance metrics and oversee routine maintenance
• Enhance software functionality in collaboration with the company’s web user base
• Tackle software deployment and integration challenges
• Lead, mentor, and hold the software development team accountable
• Regularly assess and enhance the engineering team KPIs
• Provide weekly, and monthly technical reports to the Product and Innovation Manager
• Offer continuous, constructive feedback on team performance
• Guarantee high-quality outputs from the team, minimising rework
• Initiate and oversee a software intern programme
• Document processes for efficient knowledge transfer
• Stay abreast of emerging software technologies
• Uphold cybersecurity protocols and best practices

The Tech Stack

Languages and Frameworks:

• TypeScript, Node.js, React.js, Express.js, Next.js, NestJS

Databases:

• MongoDB (NoSQL), SQL

Cloud Ops:

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS)

CI/CD:

• Advanced proficiency in CI/CD pipelines

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, or related fields
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the technical field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development with a focus on team management
• Mastery in TypeScript, Node.js, and React.js
• Experience with both front-end and back-end frameworks
• Proven ability to mentor and elevate junior software developers
• Exceptional collaboration skills with all company stakeholders
• Experienced in system architecture
• Advanced knowledge of SQL database and schema design
• Extensive background in software development, deployment, and integration
• Skilled in process documentation
• Proficient in system performance metrics and monitoring
• Knowledgeable in data encryption and cybersecurity best practices
• Up to date with software industry trends
• Superb interpersonal and communication skills

To find out more, click Apply or head on over to Crayon to review the full spec and apply