Lead Developer

Key Recruitment

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago

Join an award-winning London based, broadband provider, as their Lead Developer, contributing to their mission of community empowerment through digital connectivity. Renowned for their commitment to community initiatives, including free fibre connections for community spaces and digital skills training, our client has earned a stellar "EXCELLENT" rating on Trustpilot since 2020.They're seeking a Lead Developer to join their Digital team remotely. In this role, you'll spearhead the development of their eCommerce platform, driving strategic direction and providing leadership to a team of 4-5 developers. Collaborating closely with other development teams, you'll shape their technology architecture in alignment with their Head of Digital Product. This role balances management (50%) with hands-on development and architecture (50%)As Lead Developer your responsibility will include:Reporting to the Head of Digital Product, you'll also work closely with engineers, designers, and analytics specialists. A key responsibility will include ensuring technical solutions align with strategic direction, mentoring developers, actively contributing to solution design and development, and driving technology roadmapping. You'll also play a pivotal role in refining their agile software development lifecycle and ensuring software qualityQualifications and Experience

A Snr developer with a strong technical “hands on”approach.
A deep understanding of React and its ecosystem, with 8+ years of experience in CSS, HTML, JavaScript, NodeJS, and NextJS
Knowledge of software/process/project lifecycles and agile working practices
Experience leading or mentoring technical teams
Customer-oriented mindset and strong communication skills
Proven ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Join their agile squad, where you'll have autonomy and empowerment within a high-growth environment. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work as you contribute to their mission of enhancing digital customer experiences.

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