Software Development Team Lead

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Software Development Team Lead to manage a team and develop robust software solutions. This role requires extensive experience in Azure services and proficiency in programming languages including Java and Python. The position offers a hybrid work environment and focuses on fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in software development with a focus on production-grade code.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and PySpark; experience with C++ is a plus.
• Deep expertise in Azure services, including Azure Storage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-quality, production-grade software solutions.
• Manage and mentor a team of 3 engineers, fostering best practices in software development.
• Utilize Airflow to automate and optimize workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Data Security

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

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As people increasingly move across channels and platforms, Kantar Media’s data and audience measurement, targeting, analytics, and advertising intelligence services unlock insights to inform powerful decision-making.

Working with panel and first-party data in over 80 countries, we have the world’s fastest growing cross-media measurement footprint, underpinned by versatility, scale, technology, and expertise, to drive long-term business growth for our clients and partners.

Job Title: Software Development Team Lead

Full time/Permanent/Hybrid

About the Project/Role

We are seeking a Software Development Team Lead with a strong focus on developing production-grade software, extensive experience with Azure services, and proficiency in Python and PySpark. As a Software Development Team Lead, you will manage a team of 3 engineers and collaborate with a third-party vendor to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Job Role Requirements

1. Development: Lead the design and development of high-quality, production-grade software solutions using Java, Python, and PySpark. Ensure code is optimized, scalable, and maintainable.
2. Azure Expertise: Leverage Azure services extensively, particularly Azure Storage, for scalable cloud solutions. Ensure seamless integration with AWS S3 and implement secure data encryption/decryption practices.
3. Python Implementation: Utilize Python and PySpark for processing large datasets and integrating with cloud-based data solutions.
4. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of 3 engineers, fostering best practices in software development and code quality.
5. Vendor Collaboration: Work closely with third-party vendors to integrate their solutions, ensuring they meet our high standards for production environments.
6. Workflow Automation: Utilize Airflow to automate and optimize workflows, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.

Minimum Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in software development with a focus on production-grade code.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and PySpark; experience with C++ is a plus.
• Deep expertise in Azure services, including Azure Storage, and familiarity with AWS S3.
• Strong understanding of data security, including encryption/decryption.
• Proven technical skills with experience collaborating with different teams and with third-party vendors.
• Soft Skills: communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, particularly in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, is highly desirable.

At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We aim to create an equal opportunity, fair, and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted, and can flourish, with consideration for mental health and wellbeing. Our goal is to expand our diverse talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking, and achieve better commercial outcomes.

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