Software Engineering Team Lead

We are commercial property specialists operating across the UK. At Bruntwood, we're committed to offering more than just outstanding office, coworking, retail and lab spaces. Everything we do is tied into our vision of building vibrant communities, whilst providing businesses with the support and expertise they need to grow.

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Summary and purpose:

This is a hands-on role, shaping high-quality web and app experiences, combining modern UI engineering with leadership to deliver impactful digital products that drive real customer and commercial value. You’ll also be responsible for hands-on engineering tasks, whilst providing leadership and guidance to a small team of 3x Software Engineers.

What we’re looking for:

• Hands-on experience in UI development using React and Typescript
• Experience building across the stack, with Node.js and MongoDB (or similar schemaless databases)
• Proven experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines and automation - we use GitHub Actions
• Managerial experience would be highly beneficial, however, if you haven’t got direct managerial experience, ideally you’ll have mentored/supported developers and you are keen to manage
• Prior experience in Agile development methodologies
• Experience of effective collaboration and project work with other digital teams including CRM

What you’ll be doing:

You will work closely with a dedicated Head of UX & UI & other cross-functional teams, including product, design, sales, marketing, and customer support, to build software features and enhancements through quality engineering processes, that meet the needs of our customers, their end users, and support our business objectives.

• Take an active role in the development process by designing, coding, and testing UI solutions using React, React Native, TypeScript, and Node.js.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of software engineers, guiding them in their day-to-day tasks, code reviews, and overall professional growth.
• Establish and enforce UI development best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Develop and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines for UI applications, automating build, test, and deployment processes to enable faster delivery and improved productivity.
• Implement and enforce quality control processes, including code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing, to ensure the stability, reliability, and performance of UI applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and backend engineers, to understand requirements, clarify technical details, and ensure smooth integration of UI components with backend systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, design specifications, and development guidelines, to ensure clear communication and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stay up to date with the latest UI development trends, tools, and frameworks, and evaluate their potential to enhance the team's productivity and deliver high-quality user experiences.

We really believe that if you’re brilliant to work with, you deserve brilliant things in return:

• 28 days holiday plus you get your Birthday off work - and if that’s not enough you can also buy & sell holidays too
• Company bonus - paid annually
• 24 hours a year volunteer time - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you
• Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years with us
• Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues, so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy. We also offer free private healthcare cover on an opt in basis too
• Life assurance cover for all colleagues
• Up to 8% matched pension scheme
• Discounts & cashback at leading retailers
• Enhanced maternity / shared parental leave - 26 weeks fully paid leave
• Interest free loans to pursue your passions and apply for up to £2000 towards learning a new skill

On our careers page you’ll find our benefits calculator, where you can select what benefits you’d use to calculate the savings you’d make.

Our ambition is to make Bruntwood a truly diverse and inclusive place to work, reflective of the communities we live and work in. To help us to achieve this we encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled people, and those who are neurodiverse. Join us and you’ll be part of our journey to creating something even better, for our customers and ourselves.

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We’ll do our best to get back to you within a week of your application, however if it has been longer than this please feel free to email talent@bruntwood.co.uk for an update.