Lead Front End Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Technical Lead to drive software development and agile practices. This role involves guiding teams in creating transformative tech solutions while ensuring alignment with client needs. You'll be part of a collaborative culture that values growth, teamwork, and open communication. Join a company that empowers its employees and is committed to making a positive impact in the tech landscape. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

Paid Gym Membership

Pension Scheme

Perkbox

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional agile software development environment.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, ECMAScript 6+, and CSS3.
• Aptitude for solving complex technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on software engineering leader and technical design authority.
• Guide customers on solution options and evaluate new technologies.
• Ensure smooth running of agile ceremonies and support the product roadmap.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

HTML5

ECMAScript 6+

CSS3

Progressive Web Applications

Micro-frontend Architectures

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MobX

Apollo (GraphQL)

Job description

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Aqovia is an international Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital solutions specialist, combining innovative and cutting-edge technologies to provide bespoke, mission-critical, and transformational solutions.

Join Us - If you are passionate about technology and looking for a company that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. Together, we can shape the future of tech solutions and create a workplace where everyone thrives.

Why Aqovia?

Since 2008, Aqovia has been at the forefront of technology innovation, serving clients in telecommunications, media, and technology. We specialise in architecture, design, and software development for transformative projects. Join a team that values innovation, expertise, and commitment to excellence.

Embark on a journey with Aqovia, where your client engagement and management expertise will be crucial in shaping the future of our technology solutions.

Job Description

Aqovia is looking for a ‘hands-on’ Technical Lead to work on clients' and our own Research and Development projects.

Aqovians live and breathe agile, thrive in an eXtreme Programming environment, and are passionate about software development as a craft and engineering discipline. We love learning new skills and keeping up to date with the latest industry trends. We advocate for the best tools and practices and are enthusiastic about pair programming.

Here's what you'll do:

• Serve as a ‘hands-on’ software engineering leader
• Act as technical design authority and architect, ensuring alignment with other Aqovia and client teams and initiatives
• Guide customers and clients on solution options, including the interplay between off-the-shelf and bespoke components
• Contribute to Aqovia’s Research & Development programme
• Evaluate new technologies for adoption
• Be able to explain complex technical issues in simple terms

Agile coach:

• Ensure smooth running of agile ceremonies (including planning, retrospectives, stand-ups)
• Advocate for agile principles and guide the development team and customer stakeholders on practices
• Support the client Product Owner in managing the product roadmap and backlog

Team management:

• Support appraisals of engineering staff
• Ensure timely resolution of support issues, including handling escalations
• Production and dissemination of basic team reports
• Line management of technical squad
• Timesheet approval

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in a professional and agile software development environment
• Has experience managing stakeholders through the development process
• Has the mindset and desire to drive, architecturally, the adoption and integration of a new off-the-shelf system
• Possesses strong Agile coaching skills
• Can explain complex technical issues in simple terms
• Has an aptitude for solving tough problems
• Has strong knowledge of HTML5, ECMAScript 6+, CSS3, and the Web Platform
• Possesses professional communication skills, with excellent English written and verbal skills
• Has in-depth experience in at least one of the following areas:
• Offline-first, mobile-first Progressive Web Applications
• Micro-frontend architectures

Joining Aqovia means:

• Making a real difference: You'll be part of a team developing solutions that empower businesses while contributing to sustainable practices.
• Growth opportunities: We invest in our employees' development and offer a path for career advancement.
• Collaborative culture: We value teamwork, open communication, and a supportive environment.
• Competitive benefits package: Including healthcare, paid gym membership, pension scheme, Perkbox, and more.

Our tech stack is continuously evolving. Currently, our preferred stack includes:

Front-end (“JamStack”, Progressive Web Applications, often as micro-frontends):

• Web Components V1 (principally using lit-html and lit-element with the OWC generators/toolchains)
• State management with MobX or Apollo (GraphQL)

Server-side:

Cloud:

Embark on a journey with Aqovia, where your client management and engagement expertise will be crucial in shaping the future of technology solutions.

If you're a technically adept problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and shares our commitment to positive impact, we encourage you to apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Aqovia, we believe in the strength of diversity. We strive to reflect the varied markets we serve and foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to embracing all forms of diversity across our organization.