Remote with the opportunity to work from one of our offices: Preston, Liverpool, Manchester or London
Role Summary:
This is an excellent opportunity to work with the Head of Development and be part of the strategic/architectural development. As an integral member of the team, you will have expertise to suggest approaches to finding solutions and are able to drive a project from concept to completion. Their development team is small but moves quickly, so an understanding agile workflow and developing in an iterative process is an advantage.
Person Specification:
You will be an extremely organised individual who possesses a high level of communication both internally and externally with a desire to achieve, no matter how challenging the request with understanding and compassion.
As a team lead, you will have the expertise to suggest the best approach to finding solutions and are able to drive a project from concept to completion. Our development team is small but moves quickly, so an understanding agile workflow and developing in an iterative process is a must. Your team leader responsibilities will include:
* Conduct regular 1-2-1’s with team members and set targets and goals
* Mentoring and coaching of other team members
* Maintain a high awareness of industry issues and trends, particularly in regard to accessibility, usability, and emerging technologies, and keep team members informed as appropriate
* Work with the Head of Development to develop technical strategies that shape the direction of the technical stack within Skiddle to meet the business needs
* Champion best practices and the agreed coding standards across your team and the wider development team
* Motivate team members to achieve their best
* Lead by example in adhering to company policies and implementing fair and effective people management practices.
* Monitor team performance, set achievable targets, and ensure alignment with department KPI metrics.
* Monitor the success of product releases and provide valuable feedback to the Product Owner.
* Embrace the 'Four Pillars,' making them a guiding principle in your work and leadership.
This position is open to developers already in a team lead / senior position.
Essential Requirements:
* Minimum 4 years Commercial experience with React JS Framework (up to the latest version 19) with a strong portfolio of demonstrable work
* Minimum 2 years’ experience leading a team
* Strong familiarly with JavaScript and its modern syntax
* Experience of CSS & build tools (Webpack, NPM)
* Demonstrable understanding of user experience (UX) & best practice
* Experience with version control (GIT)
* Exposure to Web services / RESTful APIs
* Integrating with 3rd Party Software
* Demonstrate knowledge of security best practises
* Ability to discuss technical solutions with team members and other stakeholders and provide innovative new ideas to solutions
* Experience with Agile process
The successful candidate will have a gained a relative computing degree and be able to demonstrate an up-to-date portfolio of work, side projects are advantageous. We are seeking someone who is passionate and love what they do, and looks to continually improve their skills, whilst mentoring others to do the same.
Desirable Requirements:
* PHP / Mysql
* Amazon Web Services
* Experience with ElasticSearch
* Maintain a high awareness of industry issues and trends, particularly in regard to accessibility, usability, and emerging technologies, and keep team members informed as appropriate
* Exposure to Jira as a project management tool
In return our client will offer you:
Friendly, open, informal and most important equal working environment where management are all approachable
Home Working
Cycle to work scheme / Tech scheme
Electric Car scheme
Company pension
Health insurance provided by Vitality including Optical, Dental and Hearing Cover
Sick Pay
Excellent future career progression opportunities
Increased holiday entitlement after 1 year service
New Company MacBook Pro
Flexible working hours
Free parking (if working from our Preston office)
Casual Dress
Opportunity to attend tech conferences
Time given to progress skills, research and keep up-to-date with latest tech
Important Information: The successful applicant must agree to a Basic Disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures. Employment will be confirmed to the successful applicant subject to a satisfactory Disclosure report.
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