Lead Front End Developer
Based in Manchester city centre (hybrid, 2 days p/w in office with flex. working hours), this role is paying between £80k and £90k + bonus, pension, etc.
Working across a number of development teams, you will be overhaulling 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 optimisation of web frontend and interaction with API layers
* Works to increase team cohesion by being a collaboration first person – such as helping up skill peers, engaging in pair programming and providing high quality code reviews
* Resolve high-level, complex software challenges and optimise system performance
* Implement and follow software development processes, including Agile and Scrum methodologies
* Document software design, code, and test procedures
* Participate in the estimation of software development projects
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation
* Mentor Junior Developers and assist 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, etc
* Demonstrable understanding of fundamental software development best practices, architectures and patterns
* Expertise in performance optimisation 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