Software Development Team Lead
002393
Posted: 24/05/2023
- salary available upon request
- Manchester 2 Days A Week
- Permanent
Our client, a major player in the gaming industry with a massive 63 million customer base in 22 languages, is seeking an experienced and ambitious Development Team Lead.
The Company:
- A household name in the gaming industry, renowned for their revolutionary products and rapid development cycles.
- The team utilises a versatile tech stack that includes Golang, TypeScript, Kotlin, and Swift for application development, alongside SQL, Node.js, HTML5, and CSS3.Agile and forward-thinking, constantly seeking the best tools and methodologies.
The Role:
- Lead & Motivate a Team: Manage a 10-person development team, fostering a culture of excellence and high performance.
- Champion Quality: Ensure solutions meet the highest standards, adhering to company guidelines and best practices.
- Efficiency Maestro: Focus on streamlining processes, minimising development time, and identifying potential roadblocks for seamless delivery.
- Performance Champion: Conduct regular performance reviews and offer valuable input for developer growth.
The Opportunity:
This role offers the chance to build and guide a team of front-end and back-end developers during a critical moment in the brand's history. You'll ensure high-quality development, on-time delivery, and a culture of innovation. By mentoring your team and keeping them empowered, you'll be instrumental in driving success while ensuring efficient and effective development processes.
Here's what makes you the perfect fit:
- A deep passion for technology and a commitment to best practices in software development.
- Extensive experience with languages like TypeScript, Golang, or other server-side technologies.
- A strong track record of leading and adapting teams to achieve optimal business outcomes.
- Familiarity with mobile development tools and technologies.
- Experience in performance testing to ensure application speed and efficiency.
- A solid understanding of service-oriented architecture principles.
- Exposure to various software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
- Experience or exposure to cloud technologies like GCP, GKE, or SaaS platforms.
Bonus points for:
- Knowledge of generative artificial intelligence and large language models.
Ben Oldroyd
Principal Consultant (Software Engineering)