Job Description

Posted 4 weeks ago

Optimise by Recruitment are working with an ambitious tech company navigating the realms of online reviews and financial solutions, with a growing footprint spanning from smaller businesses to well-known high-street brands. Their journey began with a hands-on technical founder and evolved, they are on the lookout for a seasoned developer ready to embrace a dual role: diving into code and laying the foundations for a high-calibre development team. This pivotal role calls for someone who’s geared to transition into a leadership role, steering both the technical and product directions.
Our client is based in York, and while you don't need to come into the office every day, it would be good if you could pop in now and again. It's useful for the team, especially in the early stages of growing the tech department.
Job Description:
As a Lead Developer and Team Growth Architect, you’ll initially immerse yourself in what you do best: coding, contributing significantly to our product suite, and grasping the intricacies of our operations. However, this role transcends coding. It’s about orchestrating a collaborative technical culture, nurturing a development team, and guiding our product direction, all while gradually morphing into a leadership role that adeptly navigates the technical and managerial domains. This position is tailored for someone with a robust development background and a zest for leadership, without losing the essence of technical engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Contribution:
Engage in hands-on development, optimizing our Microsoft Azure-based infrastructure, crafting .NET APIs, and developing front-end applications using MVC and Typescript React (Ionic).
Manage data effectively through SQL Server and Cosmos DB, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
Lead the adoption of DevOps practices for better code storage, deployment, and building pipelines.
Team Development:
Lay the groundwork for and nurture, a dedicated development team, gradually transitioning responsibilities while fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment.
Directly engage with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements, ensuring a shared vision and effective project execution.
Strategic Involvement:
Participate in strategic decision-making, contributing to the broader business and product strategy.
Represent the technical team in key discussions, acting as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Product Direction:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to steer product direction, ensuring alignment with market needs and business goals.
Requirements:
* Solid experience with Microsoft Azure, .NET development, React, and MVC for front-end development.
* Strong understanding of SQL Server and Cosmos DB for database management.
* Practical knowledge of DevOps practices, including code storage and deployment using build pipelines.
* Ability to work autonomously, with a proactive mindset and a willingness to continuously learn and adapt.
* Good organisational and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in nurturing and growing development teams.
* Familiarity with an agile environment.
* A desire for a leadership role with continued technical engagement.
Technologies:
* C# .Net Framework 4.6 – .Net 6
* ASP.Net MVC, Razor Pages, Web API
* Azure App Services, Storage, Configuration, Application Insights, Service Bus
* Azure SQL Server, Cosmos DB
* Ionic Typescript React
* Azure DevOps, Git
Embark on a journey where your technical expertise will not only drive projects forward but will also play a crucial role in building a team and culture that propels the company to new heights