Lead Developer

Do you want to be a part of a team where Integrity, Accountability, and Excellence are at the core of everything they do?

Our client guarantees innovation and commits to being the influencer of sustainable workplace solutions. They enable companies globally to recycle and reduce their carbon footprints. They integrate cutting-edge technology with proven economic, social and ecological benefits that help their clients manage their workplace and projects with clarity and efficiency.

Role: Lead Developer
Location: 100% Remote
Salary: Up to £80,000
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, private healthcare + more

The role - 

They are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Developer with a drive and desire to improve and expand their knowledge in the field. 

You will -

• Lead the development of the suite of applications for internal and client use.
• Manage a small squad of Developers, delegate tasks, and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Understand customer needs with the aim of transforming their concepts into seamless digital experiences. 

An integral part of the development process involves a high percentage of application test coverage, ensuring all key aspects and features of the apps are functioning as expected, this will be a key aspect of the role, ensuring future features and applications employ strict TDD principles. 

You’ll need to be comfortable working autonomously and as part of a team, working on potentially complex builds while collaborating with the customer and other individuals within the development team. 

All of their software is written in Ruby on Rails which is a key aspect of the role, although existing knowledge isn’t essential, demonstrating the ability to learn and advance in the language is paramount. 

Job Requirements -

• Experience in JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, ReactJS, or Ember
• A strong understanding of Ruby and Ruby on Rails
• Code - Competent in key coding concepts (e.g. MVC) and the ability to learn new technologies
• Code - Experience in back-end languages such as Ruby, PHP, or Python
• Web - Knowledge of web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Testing - Unit testing and a good understanding of TDD
• Server - Ability to navigate and manage a Unix web server
• Source Control - Experience with source control such as Git
• Collaboration - Provide estimates in collaboration with your team in story points
• Planning Participate and actively engage in all the Scrum activities
• Ability to develop at all levels of the Application stack (Unix server, back end code, frontend styling, and UX)
• Typically 2 to 4 years experience in web development.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply with your CV. We will be in touch if your skills match the role.