Lead Web Developer

i4 Jobs; Norwich; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital business is seeking a Technical Lead/Lead Web Developer to manage a team of remote developers and oversee web project deployments. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in web technologies like HTML5, CSS, PHP, and a strong understanding of Agile methodologies. This flexible remote role also requires occasional office visits.

Qualifications

• Well-rounded technical background in web technologies.
• Excellent knowledge of Agile principles.
• Passion for coaching teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage team of remote developers.
• Lead weekly scrums and mentor engineers.
• Improve value delivery by removing roadblocks.

Skills

HTML5

CSS

Ajax

PHP

MySQL

WordPress

Agile

Scrum

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

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Lead Web Developer – Norfolk – Salary Negotiable (Remtote / Flexible Working)

Our client, a specialist business in Digital are recruiting for an experienced Technical Lead / Lead Web Developer to oversee and manage their team of remote developers whilst growing their interesting portfolio of professional related web properties.

As Technical Lead, you will be required to:

• Play an integral role within the business management team.
• Lead weekly scrums and oversee deployments.
• Mentor their team of remote engineers, while also being hands-on with coding
• Ensure the team keeps focus on the sprint goals (e.g., by acting as a buffer between external distractions and the team) to deliver the work committed to in the sprints.
• Work with Product Owners and other key stakeholders to refine and prioritise project backlogs.
• Attend regular stand ups and stakeholder meetings.
• Improve value delivery by removing roadblocks and impediments that prevent progress.
• Facilitate cross-training of team members to improve domain and skill knowledge.
• Continually look for ways to support the team perform at their highest level.

You should have:

A well-rounded technical background and an excellent knowledge of web technologies such as

• HTML5,
• CSS,
• Ajax,
• PHP
• MySQL
• WordPress
• Have a passion for coaching teams and helping them improve the ways they work.
• Have an excellent understanding of the underlying principles of Agile and how to effectively apply Scrum in complex, real-world situations.

Skills & Experience Desired:

• Willingness to learn and apply new technologies as required
• Willingness to comply with and help develop coding standards and best practices
• Willingness to help define quality, DevOps, security and performance validation processes for the team
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

*Remote working negotiable but occasional office visits are required as and when needed.