Technical Lead

Technical Lead (Java/ React) - £80,000 - £90,000 + Bonus - Milton Keynes (Hybrid) - Media Sector
 
Overview:
A market leading Media organization producing content for the Gaming sector are searching for an experienced Technical Lead to join their business in Milton Keynes on a hybrid basis and manage a small Full-stack development team.
 
Role & Responsibilities:

• Work with the product teams to define, refine and deliver the product backlog.
• Design and document software solutions meeting functional and non-functional requirements.
• Implement application code, following best practices for maintainability, testability, and performance.
• Implement unit/ integration/ system tests and execute manual tests as necessary, working closely with test engineers.
• Peer review code to ensure robust security, usability, and adequate test coverage.
• Work closely with other development teams within the business and 3rd Parties to deliver against strategic roadmap.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to identify defects, performance bottlenecks or technical debt.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and drive continuous improvement.
• You will lead team members and support their career development.
• Working with Solution Architects and other technical leads, you will help set the technical direction (evaluation and selection of new technologies/ tools, adoption of best practices) for the business. 
  Technical Requirements:
  
  • Strong experience leading technical teams.
  • Proficient across the full software development lifecycle using Java technologies and tools.
  • Extensive experience designing and building high-performance, scalable, and secure commercial enterprise applications.
  • Extensive knowledge of Java Frameworks, REST API development, Docker/ Kubernetes and microservices architectures.
  • Experience with engineering best practices: OO, design patterns, SOLID principles, secure software lifecycle.
  • Understanding of benefits and constraints of SaaS/ PaaS.
  • Experience working as part of cross-functional product teams using various agile methodologies.
  • Experience working within a fast-paced and growing scale-up B2B or B2C organisation.
  • Experience leading other engineers (objectives, performance, training, career development).
  • High energy and enthusiasm, with a problem-solving attitude and a collaborative and accountable approach.
  • High attention to detail and focus on quality.
  • Experience with cloud-based software delivery, MS Azure being advantageous. 
    Package:
    
    • £80,000 - £90,000
    • Performance related bonus
    • Hybrid Working (Milton Keynes) 
      Technical Lead (Java/ React) - £80,000 - £90,000 + Bonus - Milton Keynes (Hybrid) - Media Sector