We're seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead our development team and drive technical excellence across our projects.
Colchester
Full-time
Key Requirements
- 7+ years of software development experience
- 3+ years in a leadership or senior role
- Expert knowledge of React, Node.js, and TypeScript
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud)
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Experience with agile development methodologies
About the Role
We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You'll lead technical projects, mentor developers, and help shape our technical direction while working on cutting-edge web applications.
What You'll Do
- Lead technical architecture and design decisions for client projects
- Mentor and guide junior developers in their professional growth
- Conduct code reviews and maintain high code quality standards
- Collaborate closely with product managers and designers
- Drive technical innovation and implement best practices
- Manage project timelines and technical deliverables
- Contribute to our technical blog and open source projects
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of software development experience
- 3+ years in a leadership or senior technical role
- Expert knowledge of React, Node.js, and TypeScript
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud)
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Experience with agile development methodologies
- Passion for clean code and technical excellence
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working arrangements (remote/hybrid options)
- Professional development budget for courses and conferences
- Comprehensive health insurance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Latest development tools and equipment
- Collaborative and innovative team environment
Application Process
- Submit your application with your GitHub profile
- Technical screening and code review
- Technical interview with coding challenge
- Leadership and culture fit interview
- Reference checks and offer
Ready to lead our engineering team? We'd love to hear from you!