Lead Software Developer

Digital Waffle; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Waffle is seeking an experienced Backend Developer with over 7 years in software development. The role involves designing and deploying tax automation services, ensuring code quality, and mentoring junior developers. Candidates must be proficient in Node and TypeScript, with a good understanding of system architecture and APIs. This opportunity is based in the UK and candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Node.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy tax automation & optimisation services.
• Ensure high code quality through automated testing, code reviews, and best practices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and mentor junior developers.

Skills

Backend Skills with TypeScript

Node

RESTful APIs

Microservices

AWS

Communication Skills

Job description

Mentoring juniors experience is ideal.

What You'll Do:

• Backend Skills with: TypeScript/ Node
• Design, develop, and deploy tax automation & optimisation services
• Ensure high code quality through automated testing, code reviews, and best practices
• Contribute to architectural decisions and mentor junior developers
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and other stakeholders to produce and deliver a premium and optimum product

What We're Looking For:

• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in Node
• A deep understanding of software design principles and system architecture
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS)
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset

You must be UK based & have full right to work in the UK.

If you are interested, please apply or send your CV

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Message

Please note: Due to the high volume of exceptional CVs we receive, we may not be able to respond to each candidate individually. However, we'll carefully review your CV to see if it aligns with our current job openings. If your skills are a perfect match, a recruiter will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.