Development Lead (React / Python) - (Remote - Poland, UK and South Africa)

Jobgether; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Development Lead to oversee a dynamic remote team. In this role, you'll drive the development of new features, mentor team members, and collaborate across departments to deliver high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in React, Python, and Typescript, and a passion for performance and security. This position offers a flexible and inclusive work environment, emphasizing continuous learning and innovation. Join a company that values your contributions and supports your professional growth while making a significant impact in the tech industry.

Benefits

Parental leave and medical benefits

Paid sick leave

Wellbeing Days

Company-wide day off

Share reward and loyalty programs

Udemy learning credits

Flexible work environment

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• Strong experience with React, Typescript, and Python in a commercial setting.
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience, ideally in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a scrum team, ensuring high-quality code delivery and platform scalability.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering technical and personal growth.

Skills

React

Python

Typescript

Node.js

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Tools

git

Django

MongoDB

Google BigQuery

RabbitMQ

Azure DevOps

Job description

Development Lead (React / Python) - (Remote - Poland, UK and South Africa)

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For one of our clients, we are seeking a Development Lead (React / Python), remotely from the UK, Poland, or South Africa.

As a Development Lead, you will oversee a scrum team, drive the development of new features, and scale the platform to meet increasing customer demands and data volumes. You will mentor your team, offering technical guidance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule. Focused on performance, security, and customer success, you will work in a dynamic, remote-first environment emphasizing continuous learning and innovation.

Accountabilities:

• Lead a scrum team, ensuring high-quality code delivery and platform scalability
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering technical and personal growth
• Collaborate with Group Engineering Managers, Product Managers, and other departments to plan and execute projects
• Ensure the platform maintains high performance, handles large datasets, and operates 24/7
• Promote a culture of fast, sustainable shipping, ownership, and open communication
• Drive security and customer success throughout the development lifecycle

Requirements:

• Strong experience with React, Typescript, and Python in a commercial setting
• Expertise in Node.js and familiarity with git, PRs, and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience, ideally in a remote team
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex technical concepts clearly
• Experience with high-performance, big data, or multi-tenant systems is a plus
• Knowledge of technologies like Django, MongoDB, Google BigQuery, RabbitMQ, and Azure DevOps is advantageous

Benefits:

• Parental leave and medical benefits
• Paid sick leave and Wellbeing Days
• Dotdigital Day, a company-wide day off
• Share reward and loyalty programs
• Udemy learning credits for professional development
• Flexible, collaborative, and inclusive work environment
• Wellness resources for work-life balance

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations, Education