Remote / Hybrid (Edinburgh)-Permanent / Full Time
BR-DGE is an award winning FinTech founded in Edinburgh. Our platform enables e-commerce and technology businesses to have the freedom and flexibility to redefine the way they handle payments.
Since our inception in 2018 we have been leading the way in the future of payment orchestration. Our products enable enterprise businesses to optimise their payment infrastructure and create frictionless digital payment experiences for their end users. Now with a global reach, our customer base is made up of incredible brands and household names from across the travel, retail and gambling sectors and it’s growing fast! Our world class partners include Visa and Worldpay and we’re continuing to build a strong partner network with the biggest players in the payments industry. It’s an exciting time to be part of BR-DGE!
The journey so far has been incredible, but we’re just getting started and with ambitious growth plans, we’re now looking for more exceptional talent to join our team.
All BR-DGE Builders receive the following benefits:
Flexible and remote working
Remote working allowance
33 days holiday including public holidays
Your birthday as a day off
Family healthcare
Life insurance
Employee assistance programme
A culture that champions rapid career progression
Investment in your learning and development
Regular team events & socials
Become a BR-DGE Builder
About the role:
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in full-stack development with exceptional front-end expertise. You'll use your technical knowledge to coach team members, advocate for best practices, and help set technical direction for front-end development.
What you'll be doing:
Spearheading technical direction for new projects and feature initiatives
* Providing technical leadership and guidance to the front-end development team
* Collaborating with key stakeholders to understand, prepare & refine new work, including:
oInternal teams and engineers
oProduct representatives & Software Architects
oExternal customers
* Leading by example through hands-on development, producing high-quality code
* Defining and implementing front-end architectural patterns and best practices
* Conducting thorough code reviews that help upskill team members
* Mentoring and coaching other engineers to foster continuous learning and growth
* Identifyingopportunities for technical improvements and leading their implementation
* Contributing to technical decision-making and helping to resolve complex engineering challenges
* Supporting the Engineering Manager in building a high-performing front-end team
What we're looking for:
* Previous experience working at a Technical Lead level
* Comprehensive experience with React ecosystem
* Strong knowledge of NodeJS frameworks such as Express, Koa & NestJS
* Practical experience of databases and have worked with SQL/NoSQL technologies
* Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and DevOps tools (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Gradle, Jenkins)
* Proven ability to influence and advocate for technical standards and best practices
* Experience mentoring and developing other engineers
* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
* Track record of solving challenging technical problems and improving development practices
* Growth mindset with enthusiasm for continuous learning and improvement
What would be great to have:
* Knowledge and understanding of the payments industry
* Background in a FinTech start-up/scale-up environment
* Experience with front-end performance optimisation techniques
* Understanding of accessibility standards and practices
* Practical knowledge of the Atlassian software suite
What we offer:
Remote working allowance
33 days holiday including public holidays
Birthday off
Flexible and remote working
Family healthcare
Life insurance
Employee assistance programme
A culture that champions rapid career progression
Investment in your learning and development
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