Software Engineering Team Lead

Comparison Creator; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading software development company as a Software Engineering Team Lead, overseeing a small team within a respected Fintech environment. You will manage software projects, ensuring quality deliverables while introducing new technologies and methodologies. The role is ideal for someone with strong leadership and software development experience, willing to embrace remote or hybrid work options.

Benefits

Remote or Hybrid Working Flexibility

Opportunity for Professional Development

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Experience managing a small development team.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of web applications.
• Implement development best practices and guide the team.
• Oversee project delivery ensuring high quality standards.

Skills

Software Development

Leadership

Agile Methodology

Scrum

Kanban

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

Django

Cloud Hosting Solutions

Test Automation Tools

Job description

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Excellent software development team lead opportunity - remote or hybrid - within highly respected Fintech company.

Comparison Creator is a leading software development company behind household brands MoneySuperMarket, Go.Compare, Confused.com, Moneysaving Expert and USwitch? It has unparalleled product knowledge, expertise and exclusive software which empowers cutting-edge comparison propositions.

About the opportunity

In this team lead role, you will be responsible for managing a small team while actively driving the technical direction and success of our software development initiatives. You will oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient workflow, high-quality deliverables, and adherence to best practices and depending upon your skills, there may also be an opportunity to be hands-on.

About your responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust and scalable web applications using Python, Django, and related technologies.
• Be responsible for implementing development best practices e.g. coding standards, test automation and quality metrics.
• Guide the team in the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
• Oversee the delivery of software projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact project timelines and success.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the team remains at the forefront of innovation.
• Contribute to the development of new software features and applications as needed.
• Lead and mentor a team of 3 software developers and 1 tester, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.

What you'll need to succeed

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in software development plus experience managing a small development team.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban.
• Practical experience of web architectures and tools such as build pipelines, test automation tools and cloud hosting solutions.

Open to fully remote or hybrid working within 30 minutes of Cardiff

Right to Work

We're unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship so please only apply to this vacancy if you already hold the right to work and meet the requirements of the role.

Fintel plc and all the businesses within it adopt a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination on any of the protected grounds in the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.

For these reasons we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Professional Services

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