Job Description
Lead Front End Developer
Based in Manchester city centre (hybrid, 2 days p/w in office with flexible working hours), this role is paying between £80k and £90k + bonus, pension, etc.
Working across a number of development teams, you will be overhauling public-facing front-end systems spanning Web, Mobile, and Desktop, used by millions of customers across the UK and U.S.
It is an excellent opportunity to implement your ideas and innovate these front-end systems as you will be given the autonomy and authority to change existing ways of working, processes, and development approaches.
This will include:
* Designing, developing, and optimizing full-stack JavaScript systems and components (React, Node.js)
* Scaling and performance optimization of web frontend and interaction with API layers
* Increasing team cohesion by being a collaboration-first person – such as helping upskill peers, engaging in pair programming, and providing high-quality code reviews
* Resolving high-level, complex software challenges and optimizing system performance
* Implementing and following software development processes, including Agile and Scrum methodologies
* Documenting software design, code, and test procedures
* Participating in the estimation of software development projects
* Contributing to the development and maintenance of technical documentation
* Mentoring Junior Developers and assisting with their professional development
REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
* Significant commercial experience in the web stack of React, Typescript, Node.js, HTML, and CSS
* Demonstrable understanding of low latency, high-scale approaches (such as WebSockets, Hazelcast)
* Thorough grasp of distributed web caching tools and techniques, e.g. Redis
* Demonstrable understanding of fundamental software development best practices, architectures, and patterns
* Expertise in performance optimization of web technologies
ON OFFER:
* Hybrid remote working (2 days a week in Manchester office)
* Flexible start times (7am-10am)
* Annual bonus of up to 10%
* 6% matched pension
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family
* Employee discounts, saving scheme, death in service
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay
* etc.
Interested? Contact Philip Boltt at Lorien Global.
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