Affiliate Tech Lead

Hackajob Ltd; Holbeck; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

AND Digital in Leeds is seeking an Affiliate Java/Angular Tech Lead for a 5-month contract, working 2 days a week. You will lead a development team, aligning delivery with client needs while applying best practices in a fast-moving digital environment.

You will bring strong expertise in Java, TypeScript, Angular, AWS, and DevOps, and you will mentor staff while helping shape architecture and engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Proven development experience working as a Lead Engineer in a commercial development team.
• Expert understanding of Java, TypeScript and Angular, with wider experience across tools and frameworks in the stack.
• Knowledge of AWS cloud technologies.
• Experience working with agile methodologies.
• Ability to consider clients wider business concerns when making technical decisions and handling stakeholder challenges.
• Experience implementing architecture, DevOps, performance or security best practices as a Lead Engineer.
• Understanding and ownership of best practices such as TDD, SOLID and XP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the development team, providing direction and oversight of technical delivery for digital products and cross-cutting initiatives.
• Help establish and follow engineering principles and best practices to ensure consistency and quality in the engineering process.
• Share engineering insight and experience with the wider Strategy and Architecture team to identify opportunities to improve engineering.
• Mentor and coach more junior members of staff to improve team capability.
• Bring an energetic and proactive approach to complex technical challenges, encouraging creative problem-solving and continuous learning within the team.

Skills

Lead Engineer

Java

TypeScript

Angular

AWS

DevOps

TDD

SOLID

XP

Security

Job description

Salary: £61,000 - 101,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven development experience working as a Lead Engineer in a commercial development team
• Expert understanding of Java, TypeScript and Angular, with wider experience across tools and frameworks in the stack
• Knowledge of AWS cloud technologies
• Experience working with agile methodologies
• Ability to consider clients wider business concerns when making technical decisions and handling stakeholder challenges
• Experience implementing architecture, DevOps, performance or security best practices as a Lead Engineer
• Understanding and ownership of best practices such as TDD, SOLID and XP

Responsibilities:

• Lead and guide the development team, providing direction and oversight of technical delivery for digital products and cross-cutting initiatives
• Help establish and follow engineering principles and best practices to ensure consistency and quality in the engineering process
• Share engineering insight and experience with the wider Strategy and Architecture team to identify opportunities to improve engineering
• Mentor and coach more junior members of staff to improve team capability
• Bring an energetic and proactive approach to complex technical challenges, encouraging creative problem-solving and continuous learning within the team

Technologies:

• AWS
• Angular
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Support
• Java
• Security
• TDD
• TypeScript
• XP

More:

We are AND Digital, a tech company focused on accelerating digital delivery and closing the digital skills gap. Since 2014, we have helped organisations build better digital products and stronger digital teams, and we believe our work should leave a lasting legacy for our clients. Our unique model is built around close relationships with our regional Clubs, allowing us to prioritise our partners through local teams. We now have more than 1,300 people across Clubs in the UK and Europe, with plans for global expansion in the coming years. This is a 5-month contract for an Affiliate Java/Angular Tech Lead, working 2 days a week in Leeds, starting in October and finishing in February. We value wonder, share and delight, and we foster a collaborative, ambitious, curious and fun culture. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive workforce, and we support applicants who need adjustments during the application or interview process.