Software Engineering Team Lead

Software Engineering Team Lead

Are you an experienced software engineer with a passion for leadership? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration drive success? If so, we want you to join our client as our Software Engineering Team Lead!

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Work closely with the Tech Lead and Engineering Manager to plan workstreams.
• Understand requirements and acceptance criteria, interpreting software development specifications and design documents.
• Write application code and tests that conform to company standards.
• Contribute to the design process by recommending architecture improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, testing, user experience, and other roles to deliver robust software solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies on security, quality, and health and safety.

Must-Haves:

• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills to convey complex information to non-technical stakeholders.

• High level of self-organisation and ability to manage changing priorities.

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to source information as needed.

• Proficiency in:

  • PHP for Laravel

  • JavaScript/TypeScript for Angular or Vue.js

• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team and managing diverse staff.

• Expertise in API integration for cloud server creation/management.

The Software Engineering Team Lead will work alongside the Tech Lead to develop, improve, and maintain these systems with the support of the Platform & Services Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities include staff management, workload planning, and mentoring team members. The data capture systems consist of open-source and bespoke software running on Linux, leveraging automation tools such as Puppet and Terraform. Supporting systems use PHP/Laravel and JS/TS with Angular. You will contribute to this software to ensure a best-in-class experience for customers.

Our client employs modern development practices, including Git, CI/CD, unit testing, and open-source coding standards. There are opportunities to expand your expertise in other areas and technologies.

• Generous Time Off: 25 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days after two years.
• Performance Bonus: A rewarding bonus scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Support for cyclists.
• Tech of Your Choice: They’ll source the gear that works best for you.
• Learning & Growth: One-to-one coaching, a training budget, and career development support.
• Giving Back: Opportunities to support local charities.