Tech Lead Manager

Wheely; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative platform is seeking a Technical Lead Manager to oversee a talented team of developers. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, architecting features, and collaborating with various teams to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend services, particularly using Go, and will thrive in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to user privacy and a five-star service, this company offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact. Enjoy flexible working hours, stock options, and a range of exceptional perks in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Employee stock options plan

Medical insurance, including dental

Life and critical illness insurance

Lunch allowance

Best-in-class equipment

Professional development subsidies

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in backend service development.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages including Go and Ruby.
• In-depth knowledge of databases and messaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of ~10 developers, focusing on planning and delivery.
• Architect features and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Write clean, scalable code and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Go

Ruby

Python

C++

Java

Kotlin

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Job description

Wheely is not a traditional ride-hailing company. We are building a platform with user privacy at its core while successfully scaling a five-star service to millions of rides across multiple cities.

We are looking for a skilled Technical Lead Manager to join one of our dynamic technical teams, such as Passenger, Billing, etc.

Responsibilities

• Managing the team of ~10 developers on a day-to-day basis: participating in planning, project management, delivery, career development for DRs, hiring
• Architect M- and L- sized features
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (designers, testers, product managers) to gather requirements and discuss project goals
• Participate in the analysis, design and evaluation of technical requirements together with the team
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code mainly in Go language
• Review and give feedback on code written by peers to ensure consistency, readability, and efficiency
• Write and maintain technical documentation, including software design documents and user guides

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience developing scalable and reliable backend services
• Proficiency with Go/Ruby/Python/C++/Java/Kotlin languages
• In-depth knowledge of common databases and messaging systems like PostgreSQL/MongoDB/Redis/Kafka/RabbitMQ, etc.
• Upper-Intermediate or higher English proficiency

Our current stack: Go microservices, shrinking Ruby monolith, Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Thrift, Redis, AWS, Terraform, K8s, Jenkins.

What We Offer

We expect excellence from our people — both on the road and in the office. In return, we offer flexible working hours, stock options, and a range of exceptional perks and benefits.

• On-site role located in West London
• Competitive salary
• Employee stock options plan
• Medical insurance, including dental
• Life and critical illness insurance
• Lunch allowance
• Best-in-class equipment
• Professional development subsidies

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