Lead Developer / Architect

101 Ways; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established digital transformation consultancy is seeking a Lead Engineer or Architect to join their innovative team in High Wycombe. This role is pivotal in guiding junior engineers and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. The company values quality, simplicity, and collaboration, and is embarking on an exciting journey of growth and transformation following new leadership. If you're passionate about technology and mentorship in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lead Engineer or Architect with strong Java expertise.
• Understanding of SDLC and agile practices, with mentorship experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide and inspire junior engineers while fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Engage with stakeholders and ensure high-quality software delivery.

Skills

Java

TypeScript

Vue

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Agile Delivery Practices

Mentorship

Problem-Solving

Continuous Improvement

Communication Skills

Job description

101 Ways High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

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Location: 3 days per week in High Wycombe

101 Ways are a London-based digital transformation consultancy with a proven track record of delivering high value and complex software development for enterprise businesses. Engineering quality and speed to value are the DNA of the business, true to the founding values of quality, simplicity and collaboration.

With private equity investment in 2023, and a new CEO joining the business in August 2024, we are at the start of a journey to redefine who we are, and articulate that to the market in a meaningful and impactful way. Growing and maintaining our existing accounts will be pivotal to ensuring the business achieves its commercial ambitions.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience as a Lead Engineer or Architect, with strong hands-on expertise in Java. Experience with TypeScript and Vue is desirable but not essential.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile delivery practices.
• Mentorship experience with the ability to guide and inspire more junior engineers.
• Experience with relational databases and strong problem-solving skills in database design and optimisation.
• Experience with methodologies such as TDD, BDD, Pair Programming, Agile and Lean, Clean code principles and DevOps.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Have high EQ as well as IQ to work with empathy in an organisation that has a unique culture and talented people.
• Collaborative non-hierarchical work style.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting