Lead Software Engineer - JavaScript & PHP
Keywords: JavaScript, Angular, VUE, PHP, Laravel
A fantastic new opportunity to join an established software house based in Manchester.
We're on the lookout for a Lead Software Engineer to take ownership of their customer facing portal, as well as the APIs that power it. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on impactful projects using a modern tech stack that includes JavaScript and TypeScript (Angular, with plans to transition to Vue.js), and a robust PHP backend using Laravel and Lumen frameworks.
The Role: As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading projects, steering architectural decisions, and ensuring the development of high-quality, scalable solutions. This hybrid position is based in Manchester near MediaCity, with flexible work-from-home options. You'll work closely with the Platform Team Lead, collaborating with an experienced engineering team to design, develop, and maintain essential management systems used for data insight.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead the design and development of web applications and APIs.
2. Drive technical strategy and mentor team members to uphold coding standards and best practices.
3. Understand and translate user requirements into technical specifications.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, UX, and operations.
5. Identi...