Software Engineering Lead Newcastle onsite to £180k
Are you a technology leader, who enjoys liaising with clients, looking for a new opportunity?
You could be joining a FinTech scale-up, the company has secure backing and an established Hedge Fund client as a partner.
As a Software Engineering Lead you'll design and implement the logic behind core applications, build APIs and microservices that handle data processing, business rules and third-party integrations and oversee the configuration and upkeep of secure, reliable server environments.
You'll work closely with internal teams and customers to gather detailed requirements through meetings and workshops and help shape the product vision and roadmap by offering technical insight and feasibility guidance, remaining hands-on with architecture and design.
Acting as a technical leader, you'll instil best practices, conduct code reviews, mentor and collaboratively problem solve to help your team remove any blockers and delivery high quality software.
Location:
You'll join colleagues in brand new Central Newcastle offices on a full-time basis (Monday to Friday), working hours 0900-1800 with some flexibility. The offices are well equipped and offer fantastic views across the City and the local countryside, many employees walk or cycle in (onsite showers available!).
About you:
1. You have achieved a minimum 2.1 BSc in Computer Science or similar technical discipline from a top tier / Russel Group university, backed by A's at A-level
2. You have strong software engineering experience with some of the following: C#, Python, TypeScript, RESTful APIs, Vue.js, PostgreSQL, CI/CD, Cloud, DevOps
3. You have advanced communication and client relationship building skills gained within a consultancy environment
4. You have strong business acumen
5. You're a technologist who enjoys collaborating and problem solving
6. You have a good knowledge of modern software engineering best practices across the full software development lifecycle
7. You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms
8. You're excited to join a start-up in a role that you can shape and influence
What's in it for you:
As a Software Engineering Lead you will receive a competitive package:
9. Salary to £180k + Bonus
10. 25 days holiday
11. Bupa healthcare
12. Generous pension contribution
13. Continuous career development opportunities
14. Social team atmosphere with a range of events and early finish for drinks on Fridays