Software Development Team Leader

Eclipse IT Recruitment; York; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm in York seeks a Software Development Team Lead to inspire and lead a talented team. This position involves hands-on development using JavaScript, PHP, and React, alongside mentoring junior developers. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, and experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and should be comfortable managing client relationships. A dynamic environment awaits the right candidate to drive innovation and creativity.

Qualifications

• Hands-on web development experience using JavaScript, PHP & React.
• Previous experience mentoring software development teams.
• Mastery of git version control.
• Proficiency in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and clients.

Responsibilities

• Infuse workspace culture with creativity and collaboration.
• Guide and mentor the software development team.
• Conduct code reviews and offer hands-on inspiration.
• Deliver hands-on web development solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends.
• Build strong relationships with clients and understand their needs.
• Collaborate with HR and senior leaders on recruitment and onboarding.

Skills

JavaScript

PHP

React

Mentoring

Git

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Communication skills

Cloud environments

Client management

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic individual to spearhead our brilliant team. Embarking on an exhilarating journey as a software development team lead you will be crafting and delivering mind-blowing solutions for our clients. You won't just be a leader; you'll be a trailblazer, blending hands-on development with inspiring leadership to create an environment that's both collaborative and cutting-edge.

Role Overview

Leadership:

• Infuse our workspace with a culture of creativity, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Become the guiding light for our software development team, providing mentorship and supervision that propels them to new heights.
• Conduct symphonies of professional growth through regular code reviews and hands-on inspiration.

Technical:

• Juggle leadership responsibilities with hands-on web development magic using JavaScript, PHP & React.
• Stay on the pulse of industry trends, weaving in new technologies like a tech sorcerer.
• Conquer technical challenges with flair, championing a culture of perpetual improvement.

Client:

• Forge unbreakable bonds with our clients, understanding their needs and proposing solutions that leave them awestruck.
• Unearth opportunities for upselling, and showcasing your technical wizardry to maximize client satisfaction.
• Make commercially savvy decisions that align technical solutions with the business objectives of our clients.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Team up with HR and senior leaders to orchestrate recruitment, onboarding, and development processes.
• Communicate with the finesse of a maestro, ensuring harmony with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Prove your mettle with hands-on web development feats using JavaScript, PHP & React.
• Lead from the front with previous experience mentoring or conducting symphonies for software development teams.
• Master the art of git version control.
• Dance effortlessly between Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Solve problems with the finesse of a seasoned performer.
• Weave spells with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Juggle multiple projects and clients simultaneously like a seasoned circus performer.
• Bonus points for having played in the consultancy sandbox.
• Levitate higher with knowledge of/experience with cloud environments, especially the mystical realm of AWS.

Ready to lead, inspire, and create tech wonders? Apply now