Our client, a leading Insurance SaaS business, is seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Developer to guide and manage a team of 8 developers. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the technical direction of the company’s software products, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. The role will involve hands-on development alongside leading the team, working closely with stakeholders, and delivering high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead a development team of 10+ developers, ensuring high standards of code quality, performance, and reliability.
* Architect and implement scalable, secure solutions using PHP, Laravel, MySQL, JavaScript, React, and AWS technologies.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to understand business requirements and deliver robust software solutions.
* Oversee the entire development lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and maintenance.
* Ensure best practices in development processes such as code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
* Mentor and support the development team, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, continuously improving the team’s skills and technical capabilities.
* Contribute to the ongoing innovation and evolution of the company's SaaS products, with a focus on the insurance technology sector.
Key Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience as a Lead Developer or in a similar leadership role, managing teams of 10+ developers.
* Strong proficiency in PHP, Laravel, MySQL, JavaScript, and React .
* Solid experience with AWS cloud services, including architecture and deployment.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset.
* Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire a team.
* Experience working within the SaaS industry, ideally with exposure to the insurance or fintech sectors.
* A passion for innovation, technology, and driving forward best practices in software development.