Lead Developer

Location United Kingdom
Salary: £80000.0
Contact name: Felicity Handley

Contact email: felicity.handley@clearwaterps.com
Job ref: 7012
Published: 2 months ago
Lead Developer Opportunity
Are you a strategic thinker and hands-on technical expert with a passion for innovation? I am currently looking for a Lead Developer to join a fast paced team. In this role, as the Lead Developer you'll not only provide technical leadership but also mentor junior developers, champion best practices, and deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities for the Lead Developer:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable software solutions.
  • Provide strategic technical leadership on critical projects and drive innovation.
  • Lead the design and development of complex solutions using technologies like React JS, Node JS, and Ruby on Rails.
  • Champion best practices in Agile/Waterfall methodologies and ensure high code quality.
  • Optimize performance and troubleshoot complex issues in production environments.
  • Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote knowledge sharing.
  • Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in software development.
  • Hands-on development (50%) and team management (50%).
Key requirements for the Lead Developer:
  • 3+ years of back-end development experience with Node.js, and familiarity with the Ruby on Rails framework.
  • Experience with large-scale application development and integration with multiple systems/technologies.
  • Proficient in querying databases using ORM and SQL, with experience designing optimal database schemas and data models.
  • Experience in performance optimization techniques and resolving complex performance issues in production environments.
  • Proficient in automated testing and the implementation of unit tests to ensure software reliability.
  • Ability to mentor junior developers and provide constructive feedback during code reviews.
  • Strong experience in Agile methodologies, including participation in SCRUM events like sprints, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Strong communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
If you’re a passionate developer with strong leadership skills, apply now to join a forward-thinking company where you can grow and lead!