Senior Technical Lead
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Senior Technical Lead
London
Perm
Up to 100,000pa
Job description
Are you capable of inspiring and mentoring developers with the same fervour you bring to coding?
Our Digital team is currently seeking an exceptional Senior Technical Lead, with a full-stack focus that includes JavaScript and TypeScript.
As a Technical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in leading Agile software development teams to deliver outstanding technical solutions for our clients. Your responsibilities will extend to guiding project directions with your ability to make practical design choices, ensuring they add substantial value to our clients while adhering to best practices. Your architectural expertise and dedication to a robust path to production, as well as your commitment to fostering a DevOps culture, will be critical aspects of your role.
You will report to the Technical Director and enjoy the opportunity to:
* Lead development teams or work across
multiple teams, providing centralized expertise for large-scale
projects.
* Lead by example, applying Agile and DevOps principles
effectively.
* Maintain a pragmatic, product-focused approach to
ensure our work consistently meets our clients' needs.
* Work
across a variety of technologies, including JavaScript and TypeScript,
and possess a comprehensive understanding of common patterns across
the full stack of applications.
* Take pride in the growth and
development of your team members.
* Flexible working - We are
guided by our client work and needs; however, you have autonomy to
manage your time and diary to suit your work/life balance.
Qualifications
* Experience in software development with
a focus on full-stack technologies, including JavaScript and
TypeScript.
* Extensive knowledge of the entire software
development lifecycle.
* Proficiency in developing cloud-native
applications on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
* Expertise in
defining testing strategies and implementing test automation, with a
preference for TDD or BDD.
* Experience in implementing CI/CD
practices, including version control with Git, branching strategies,
automated testing, and deployment pipelines.
* Extensive experience
working within Agile teams using Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
* A
strong commitment to delivering technology-enabled products that
provide significant value to our clients.
* Exceptional
communication skills and a collaborative team player who values
building strong relationships with colleagues and clients.
*
Comfortable with multiple programming languages, including JavaScript
and TypeScript, and willing to dive into coding when necessary.
* A
solid understanding of the services offered by major public cloud
providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and a track record of building
enterprise-grade applications on one of these platforms.
* You will
also have excellent communication skills with demonstrable experience
in leading teams / projects in this field. You will be able to form
excellent relationships with clients working closely with them in
shaping solutions, bring projects to a successful conclusion.