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%).
- 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.