Senior Developer

GulfTalent.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online platform provider in Greater London is seeking a candidate to manage the entire software development lifecycle and ensure the smooth operation of its technology platform. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders, problem-solving, and the opportunity to advance to team leadership within two years. The firm offers an autonomous environment, extensive support, and training before work begins in London’s West End.

Qualifications

• Experience managing front-to-back software development lifecycles.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders across the business.
• Commitment to providing market-leading service.

Responsibilities

• Manage software development lifecycle and ensure platform operation.
• Interacting with stakeholders for technology and infrastructure choices.
• Possibility to evolve to Team Lead in 2 years.

Skills

Knowledge of online platforms

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Team leadership competence

Job description

About the role

Reporting to the Team Lead, who in turn reports into the Managing Director, this integral role will play a key part in building and maintaining the company’s online presence. The successful incumbent will be offered an autonomous platform to provide constructive support to the business and aid the ongoing development of the firm’s internationally recognised online platform.

Key responsibilities

• Involvement in the entire software development lifecycle – including technical analysis, architecture design, software development, QA and release to production.
• Ensuring continued smooth operation of the company’s online platform.
• Interacting with various stakeholders as needed – including senior managers, sales team, end users and technology partners.
• Analyzing technology and infrastructure choices faced by the business and making recommendations, based on in-depth reviews and analysis of available options.
• Involvement in selection and management of technology partners and service providers.
• Possibility for the role to evolve to “Team Lead” within 2 years, and to be given team leadership responsibilities.

Key skills

• In-depth knowledge of the company’s technology, online platform, and related issues and challenges.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, including the ability to deal effectively with unfamiliar problems.
• Effective verbal and written communication with management (including producing high‑quality and structured management reports).
• Competence in non‑technical aspects of team leadership (dealing with team interpersonal issues, team motivation, communication, etc.).

Requirements

• Previous experience of managing front‑to‑back software development lifecycles.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders across all areas of the business.
• An ongoing commitment to providing a market‑leading service for internal stakeholders and for our international community.

The successful incumbent will be offered extensive support and training, initially out in Dubai, before beginning work in our offices in the heart of London’s West End.