Tech Lead

Our client has a clear vision: they want to help the world to work by matching job seekers and businesses on the global platform they need to succeed.

The mission is also clear for all the team: they help people find jobs and develop their careers, and they help businesses find the talent they need to succeed. This also applies to their own businesses within the group.

They ensure that every piece of work they do ensures the client can achieve this; it makes them who they are! We have a fun and vibrant culture where results are expected, recognised, and rewarded.

They're looking for a Technical Lead to serve as the primary technical authority and expert within the development team, providing guidance, direction, resource management, and support to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions.

This role is responsible for technical decision-making, architecture design, coding, code review, and ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards, plus other ad hoc duties.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team, ensuring alignment with project goals and technical vision. Serve as the go-to person for resolving complex technical challenges and providing in-depth expertise on various technologies, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Resource Allocation: Optimise resource allocation by matching team members' skills, availability, and strengths with project requirements, ensuring a balanced workload and maximising productivity, ensuring project and sprint expectations are met.
• Lead the design and architecture discussions, making informed decisions on technical solutions, frameworks, and technologies.
• Lead discussions on emerging trends, industry best practices, and innovative solutions within the team and the broader organisation.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and incorporate them into the technical strategy.

Code Quality and Standards:

• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and guidelines to ensure consistency, readability, and maintainability of code.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members, promoting code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Implement tools and processes for code quality monitoring, automated testing, and continuous integration to maintain a high level of code quality.
• Actively contribute to coding within the team.

Technical Decision-making:

• Evaluate technical requirements and constraints, identifying optimal solutions that balance functionality, scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Make informed decisions on technology selection, architecture design, and implementation approaches, considering long-term implications and business objectives.
• Mitigate technical risks by anticipating potential challenges and proactively addressing them through effective planning and execution.
• Embed security considerations into the architecture and design process, implementing robust security controls and practices to protect sensitive data and mitigate cybersecurity risks.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, clarify technical feasibility, and ensure alignment of technical efforts with business goals.
• Communicate technical concepts and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering a shared understanding and facilitating decision-making.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the development team, promoting knowledge sharing, learning, and innovation.

Technical Mentorship and Coaching:

• Provide mentorship and coaching to mid and junior developers, helping them develop their technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and understanding of software engineering principles.
• Share knowledge, insights, and best practices with team members through code reviews, pair programming, and technical discussions, promoting continuous learning and improvement.
• Identify opportunities for skills development and growth within the team, supporting career advancement and personal growth for team members.

Technical Documentation and Knowledge Management:

• Document technical designs, architecture decisions, and implementation details to ensure clarity and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the system.
• Establish processes and tools for knowledge management, ensuring that valuable insights, lessons learned, and best practices are captured and shared across the team.
• Maintain technical documentation up-to-date, accessible, and organised, facilitating onboarding of new team members and ensuring continuity of development efforts.

Requirements:

• Experience providing technical leadership and guidance to a group of front-end software engineers.
• Good communication skills with various levels of people.
• Experience in a software leadership role.
• Experience with front-end technologies like JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS, and UI/UX.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of agile working practices.
• Great coaching skills to get the best out of people.