Company Description
About the business division:
This role sits within Doctors.net.uk, a subsidiary of M3 Inc. Doctors.net.uk is the UK's largest professional network of doctors; a closed community used by over 50,000 doctors daily and with a total membership of over 265,000. Products range from a trusted email communications platform to robust news and educational web pages along with our world-class sponsored pharmaceutical content and doctors’ own user-generated content. Our mission is to continually improve these offerings as well as identifying new ways to support our community of doctors throughout their career.
Job Description
We'relooking for an experienced Software EngineeringLeadto guide and develop our talented engineering team working on the Doctors.net.uk platform.You'llbalance technical leadership, team development, and hands-on contribution - leading by example to ensure consistent, high-quality software delivery.
You’llbe the primary technical contact for the Product team — a trusted partner who can contribute to shaping product direction, challenge assumptions constructively, and ensure technical feasibility is considered early in the process. The ideal candidate has led teams before, is highly organised and methodical, andremainsa passionate technologist who enjoys coding and solving complex problems.
Key Responsibilities
* Own team leadership and delivery outcomes– build andmaintaina motivated, high-performing engineering team that consistently delivers high-quality software.
* Linemanagethe team, settingobjectives,conducting regular one-to-ones, and leading annual performance appraisals.
* Lead, coach, and mentor a team of six developers and one QA engineer, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
* Partner with Product Managers to shape and refine requirements, provide technical insight and effort estimates, and challenge assumptions constructively to ensure business goals are achieved in the most effectiveway.
* Plan and oversee technical delivery, ensuring quality, security, and scalability across the Doctors.net.uk platform.
* Balance strategic and hands-on work - around 70% team/process optimisation and 30% active coding and technical contribution.
* Champion engineering best practices, consistent processes, and continuous improvement without compromising quality.
* Drive continuous improvementevolve team processes, tooling, and systems to improve quality, speed, and developer experience.
* Participate in and contribute to architectural decisions and longer-term technical roadmaps.
* Support developers in troubleshooting, code reviews, and knowledge sharing to raise overall technical capability.
* Collaborate with DevOps and QA to ensure robust CI/CD, testing, and deployment pipelines.
* Promote a culture of accountability, inclusivity, and transparency within the team.
Qualifications
* Proven experience leading or managing software development teams in an Agile environment.
>Strong technical background in Node.js/TypeScript and experience across other stacks such as PHP and C#.
* Hands-on experience building andmaintainingsystems in AWSor other Cloud hosting providers(ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, etc.).
* Experience designing, developing, and supporting web applications using modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular).
* Deep understanding of software architecture, scalability, and security best practices.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
* Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Passionate about building well-engineered systems and improving development processes.
* Comfortable remaining hands-on when needed, including involvement in coding, reviews, and automation improvements.
Desirable:
* Experience with ReactJScomponentlibraries and CI/CD frameworks.
* Familiarity withIaCtools such as Terraform or CDK.
* Experience working with .NET systems and/or data pipelines.
* Exposure to building AI-driven tools orleveragingmachine learning APIs.
Additional Information
Employee Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave
* Participation in a company bonus scheme linked to personal and company performance
* Group Life Cover 4x salary
* Pension 4%/4% employee/employer contributions
* Vitality after probation
* Staff discount scheme
* Discounted gym membership
About M3 EU
M3 EU is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, offering digital solutions across healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and more. Since our inception in 2000, we’ve seen remarkable growth, fuelled by our mission to utilize the internet for a healthier world and more efficient healthcare systems.
Our success is anchored in our trusted digital platforms that engage physician communities globally, facilitating impactful medical education, precise job placement, and insightful market research. M3 EU prides itself on a dynamic and innovative work environment where every team member contributes to global health advancements.
Joining M3 EU means being part of a dedicated team striving to be part of a significant difference in healthcare. We provide a unique opportunity for you to be at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, shaping the future in a meaningful career. Embrace the chance to drive change with M3 EU.
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