Fullstack Developer Lead

Welocity; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocity is seeking a Lead Fullstack Developer to steer the development of scalable web applications in London. You will guide the team, set technical standards, and collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver robust solutions.

Expertise in Next.js, Python, and PostgreSQL is essential. The role emphasizes leadership, architecture, and mentoring junior engineers while delivering high-quality software aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Lead or principal fullstack experience with Next.js, Python and PostgreSQL.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills for a developer team.
• Proven ability to design and deliver complex web applications with scalable architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of scalable web apps using Next.js, Python, PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and ship features.
• Establish technical standards and best practices across the team.
• Mentor junior developers and oversee code quality.
• Architect solutions addressing performance and scalability.
• Stay updated on industry trends and integrate new tech.
• Coordinate with product management to align with business goals.

Skills

Next.js

Python

PostgreSQL

Leadership

Mentoring

Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

The Fullstack Developer Lead position is based in London and focuses on leading the development of complex web applications. As a principal-level professional, you will spearhead the integration of front-end and back-end technologies to deliver robust and scalable solutions. This role involves significant collaboration with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers. You will be responsible for setting technical standards and ensuring the team adheres to best practices in coding and architecture. The role also requires staying abreast of industry trends to incorporate innovative solutions into the development process. In this lead role, you will be expected to guide and mentor junior developers, ensuring the team’s continued growth and success. Your expertise in Next.js, Python, and PostgreSQL will be crucial in architecting and deploying high-performance applications. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that impact the business's core operations. The role is integral to the company's strategic goals, focusing on optimizing the full stack development process from ideation to deployment. You'll have the opportunity to influence the technological direction of the company and implement new technologies to enhance performance and user experience. As a key member of the development team, you will take charge of project planning and execution, ensuring timely delivery of features while maintaining high quality and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable web applications using Next.js, Python, and PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Establish and enforce technical standards and best practices across the development team.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Oversee code reviews and ensure the quality of code delivered by the team.
• Architect and implement solutions to complex technical challenges, optimizing performance and scalability.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating them into the development process as appropriate.
• Coordinate with product management to align development activities with business goals.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a lead or principal fullstack development role, with expertise in Next.js, Python, and PostgreSQL.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and manage a team of developers.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement complex web applications.
• Proficient in modern development tools and methodologies, including Agile practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with cloud technologies and services is a plus.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.