Job Introduction
We are searching for a highly skilled and experienced Development Manager proficient in Next.js, TypeScript to join our Global Technology Services at William Grant & Sons. As a Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and implementation of our web applications, ensuring high-quality code, and guiding the technical direction of the project, while also managing a small team of Developers.
Main Responsibility
1. Leading the technical architecture and development of web applications with the Technical Architects and Solution Engineers using Next.js, TypeScript, Headless/MACH architecture.
2. Collaborating with cross-functional teams including product owner, marketing, and other developers to define requirements and deliver features.
3. Providing technical guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
4. Performing code reviews to maintain code quality, identify areas for improvement, and ensure compliance with architectural guidelines.
5. Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues as they arise, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on project timelines.
6. Staying updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending adoption of new tools and techniques to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Our Ideal Candidate
7. Proven experience as a Development Manager or Senior Developer in web application development projects.
8. Strong proficiency in Next.js, TypeScript, with a deep understanding of their respective ecosystems and best practices.
9. Experience with modern web development technologies such as React, GraphQL, and Headless/MACH architecture.
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
11. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
12. Experience with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) is preferred.
What we can offer you
13. We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
14. Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
15. Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
16. Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
17. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
18. Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
19. Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
20. Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
21. Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1, per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
22. Learning resources to help you be your best self.