Lead Back-End Developer (AWS / Java / Node.js)

Recooty; London, Greater London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead Developer to join their backend team. This role is a blend of hands-on development and team leadership, ideal for someone with a passion for building scalable and reliable solutions. You will work closely with the CTO and a talented team, driving technical direction and mentoring others while ensuring the robustness and security of backend systems. With a strong focus on autonomy, the company offers flexibility in work arrangements and encourages participation in knowledge-sharing events. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Working from home flexibility

Support for knowledge exchange events

Training budget for courses

25 contractual days holiday plus bank holidays

Choice of laptop and smartphone

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience, preferably in Java or Node.
• Solid experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and Agile team management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable solutions aligned with the product roadmap.
• Lead technical direction and mentor team members.

Skills

Java

Node / Javascript

Leadership

Communication

Microservices architecture

Agile methodology

Networks

Security

System resilience

DevOps approach

Education

Computer Science degree or related

Tools

AWS

Docker

Gradle

Jenkins

Jira

Confluence

SQL

Git

Job description

Description

Peak’s mission is to boost people’s wellbeing in a smart way. We make digital products that add value to your world and help you enjoy life more. Founded in 2013, Peak has grown quickly, producing Peak – Brain Training, the number 1 brain training app on mobile, downloaded over 50 million times globally. Peak – Brain Training was chosen by both Apple and Google as one of the best apps available and is regularly featured by both as a leading example of smart mobile technology. 2021 is an exciting year for the business which will see us build on our success as the market leader and expand into new verticals.

We are currently looking for a Lead developer to work within our backend team. You will be reporting directly into the CTO and contribute to a small but extremely talented team, helping to take them to the next level as they undergo fundamental change.

IMPORTANT

• This is a 70% hands-on / 30% management role
• This is a Full-time & Long-term contract position
• Please notice that to qualify for this role you must have a registered limited company in Romania.

Responsibilities:

• Actively work with the team to design and implement scalable and reliable solutions to best meet the product roadmap
• Responsible for leading technical direction and setting the bar in our backend project
• Assure the scalability, robustness and security of the backend platform
• Mentor and grow other team members
• Help CTO in defining and maintain the backend technical roadmap
• Perform regular reports about progress and challenges during the Tech Board meetings

Requirements

• +5 years experience of software development (preferably Java or Node / Javascript)
• Solid experience about AWS cloud infrastructure
• Experience managing software development teams in an Agile environment
• Good understanding of Microservices architecture
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Good understanding of networks, security, and system resilience
• Work with a devops approach for delivering quality code into production
• Autonomous, independent person who is willing to try things, working with the team to get things done
• A desire to learn and apply best practices in software development

Desirables

We know this is a wish list and no-one will have everything but what we are looking for is a reasonable selection of the skills. We more favour people that can apply existing knowledge.

Docker, Gradle, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, SQL, Git, and appreciation of front end development, all things Unix.

Bonus points for

• Computer Science (or related) degree
• Knowledge of Terraform

Benefits

• Working from home flexibility. We believe in giving people full autonomy in how they want to organise their days
• Freedom and support to organise and participate in knowledge exchange events and charity activities
• Training budget for courses, conferences and events
• 25 contractual days holiday plus bank holidays
• Choice of laptop and smartphone