Lead FullStack Engineer - TWIN

TN United Kingdom; Houghton Conquest; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Lead Full Stack Developer to spearhead software development projects. This role involves leading a team to deliver high-quality code while collaborating with architects and developers on cutting-edge technology. You will work on international trade solutions, contributing to a project with global impact and supporting growth from proof-of-concept to recognition. Join a dynamic team and make a significant contribution while enjoying a flexible and engaging work environment.

Benefits

Skill growth challenges

International team collaboration

Cutting-edge technology exposure

Flexible planning

Casual work environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience essential.
• Strong leadership in agile environments is required.
• Proficiency in front-end frameworks and REST APIs is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver high-quality, maintainable code.
• Mentor developers and foster their growth.
• Collaborate with product management to meet product needs.

Skills

Software Development

Leadership

React

Svelte

DevOps

REST APIs

Unit Testing

E2E Testing

Git

Jira

Tools

Docker

Google Cloud

AWS

Vercel

Job description

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We are seeking a Lead Full Stack Developer to join our team. You will play a pivotal role in driving the technical direction and implementation of software development projects. You will lead a team of developers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code. Your expertise will be critical in designing and building robust front-end and back-end solutions that align with the company's product vision and user experience goals.

Our ideal candidate will have true full-stack experience, building highly scalable systems. Experience in international trade, B2B, and digitization of supply chains is a plus.

You will work with a team of IT architects and software developers experienced in blockchain and data space technology, with access to IOTA’s engineering teams and experts. Additionally, we are expanding our collaboration with governments and industry to integrate our technology with their IT systems, requiring a good understanding of current database systems and hybrid infrastructure combining cloud and on-premise solutions.

TWIN (Trade Worldwide Information Network), powered by IOTA technologies, is a digital infrastructure for international trade, enabling governments and industry to build digital twins, digital product passports, and share digital trade data. TWIN is governed by six organizations, including the World Economic Forum, Trademark Africa, and others, fostering collaboration under an impartial governance framework.

The goal is to address global challenges such as frictionless trade, border red tape, supply chain visibility, and product traceability. The first application using TWIN is in Kenya, with plans for global expansion. We are also developing technical documentation to support these initiatives.

You will collaborate with team members globally (mainly UK and Kenya) and support our growth from proof-of-concept to an internationally recognized organization.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Ensure the team delivers working code by leading through example in coding best practices, teamwork, and professional development.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to developers, fostering their growth.
• Work closely with product management and TWIN architects to focus on delivering product needs.
• Communicate regularly with other teams to understand product requirements and the rationale behind new features.
• Gather and incorporate stakeholder feedback to improve product functionality and user satisfaction.
• Contribute to team strategy and goals, including objectives, key results, and roadmap milestones, in collaboration with other leaders and the CTO.
• Participate in planning and prioritizing development projects aligned with business goals and timelines.
• Assess project feasibility, risks, and resource needs for successful execution.

Skills & Qualifications

• At least 10+ years of software development experience.
• Experience building, integrating, and supporting complex applications.
• Leadership experience within an agile environment.
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks like React and Svelte.
• Familiarity with DevOps tasks: CI/CD, Docker, cloud deployments (Google Cloud, AWS, Vercel), and virtual machine management.
• Experience building REST APIs with NodeJS and documenting with OpenAPI.
• Proficiency in unit and E2E testing.
• Experience with source control (Git) and task management tools (Jira).
• High proficiency in English.
• Optional: Knowledge of Blockchain/Smart Contract technologies.

What we offer

• Challenges that promote skill growth.
• Part of a growing international team.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology with global impact.
• Exposure to international organizations, governments, and industry leaders.
• High-impact role with significant contribution potential.
• Collaboration with top engineers.
• Flexible planning with accountability.
• Casual and engaging work environment.

The IOTA Foundation, established in 2017 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing and standardizing new distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) to enable permissionless innovation ecosystems. We are building a collaborative network of developers, startups, private enterprises, government bodies, civil society, and academic institutions.