Tech Lead (Poland)

Remotestar; Cambourne; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced engineering leader to lead their fullstack team. With a focus on agile practices and modern engineering standards, the ideal candidate will have over 12 years of application development experience, proficiency in AWS cloud infrastructure, and expertise in microservices. This role offers a hybrid working model with an emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement in software delivery.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in application development.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers.
• Experience with developing RESTful web services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fullstack team using agile practices.
• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems.
• Implement Microservices-based solutions.

Skills

Proficiency in React Native

Java

Spring

Typescript

Microservice architecture

DynamoDB

AWS lambdas

ECS containers

GitLab

Agile methodologies

Tools

AWS (API Gateway, AWS SAM, Terraform, Kinesis/MSK/SQS/S3/EKS/ECS)

Job description

What you’ll do

• Lead the fullstack team using the agile practices
• Be accountable for delivery of the roadmap agreed with your Product counterparts
• Ensure that teams engage in the roadmap process and deliver to their commitments
• Lead and uphold high standard of modern engineering practices, quality and attainment
• Be accountable for the quality of service in Production and provide L3 support with their teams
• Where applicable, additionally liaise with Group to ensure that our delivery is effective and that production support is managed effectively
• Manage performance of teams and team members
• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using typescript, Java, Spring, and Maven, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security
• Implement Microservices-based solutions using AWS lambdas as well as ECS containers, integrating with various systems and services
• Utilize Kafka for message queuing and streaming, ensuring reliable and efficient data exchange
• Work with DynamoDB databases, designing schemas, optimizing queries, and ensuring data integrity
• Develop and consume RESTful API’s and asynchronous communication, ensuring compliance with best practices and standards
• Mentor junior developers, providing guidance and support to help them grow professionally
• Own and address complex changes, remove impediments, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions
• Work in an Agile environment, applying methodologies such as pair programming, test-driven development (TDD), and behaviour-driven development (BDD)

What you’ll need for this role

• Experience: 12+ years of experience in application development
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in React native, Java, Spring, typescript, microservice architecture, DynamoDB, lambdas, ECS containers and robust knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure (API Gateway, AWS SAM, terraform, Kinesis/MSK/SQS/S3/EKS/ECS)
• Product focus: we want to build a quality product therefore as an engineering leader you should also wear the product hat
• Track record of delivery: proven track record of delivery using modern engineering and agile ways of working
• Version Control: Experience with GitLab
• Web Services: Expertise in developing and consuming RESTful web services
• Agile Methodologies: Proficiency in Agile practices including pair programming, TDD, and BDD
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers, handle complex changes, and address impediments effectively

How we work

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office – which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:

• Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
• Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
• Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs
• Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;
• Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback