Position: Web Development Team Lead

Location: Hybrid working model with minimal on-site requirements
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000, commensurate with experience
Additional Benefits: Performance-based bonuses, private medical insurance, share scheme, flexible holiday options, and dedicated learning and development time

About the Role

We are a dynamic software consultancy seeking a Web Development Team Lead to guide our dedicated team in delivering bespoke web applications. This role combines hands-on development with strategic leadership, offering the opportunity to influence both technical direction and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client meetings, providing technical insights and building trust through clear communication.

• Align technical solutions with client business objectives to drive value and ROI.

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure effective collaboration among team members.

• Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery.

• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.

• Utilize dedicated learning time to explore new technologies, including AI tools, assessing their potential value to our services.

Candidate Profile

• Proficient in JavaScript, PHP, and React, with experience in developing large-scale, business-critical applications.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and oversee web development projects from inception to completion.

• Proven experience in mentoring or leading technical teams.

• Strong ability to explain technical concepts to clients and suggest improvements confidently.

• Capable of managing multiple projects and clients effectively.

• Familiarity with Git and experience working within Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies.

• Experience in a consultancy environment and familiarity with cloud technologies, especially AWS, is desirable.

Technical Environment

Our technology stack is diverse and adaptable, tailored to meet the specific needs of each project. Key technologies include:

• Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, Redux, Redux Toolkit, Storybook

• Backend: PHP (including Laravel), Node.js, Express.js, RESTful and GraphQL APIs, Python

• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis

• DevOps & Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda), Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform

• Testing & QA: Jest, Mocha, Chai, Cypress, ESLint, Prettier

• Monitoring & Analytics: Sentry, LogRocket, Google Analytics, Amplitude

• Design & Prototyping: Figma, Adobe XD, Zeplin

We adopt a technology-agnostic approach, ensuring the tools and frameworks we use align with the unique requirements of each project.

Working Environment

Join a supportive team where knowledge sharing is integral, and your contributions have a tangible impact. We value doing things the right way, even when it's not the easiest path, and encourage exploring innovative solutions to complex challenges.