Tech Lead

Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Lead / principal · Not stated

Level inferred from job title

Job description

Technical Lead role at Nearform leading software engineering teams and client delivery on enterprise development projects. The role combines hands-on technical leadership, architecture design and mentoring with direct client collaboration.

At a glance

Employment
Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
Work mode
Remote

What you'll do

  • Lead software engineering teams through technical delivery
  • Work directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements
  • Mentor engineers and provide direct line management
  • Design architecture for high-level problems and turn designs into reality considering business needs
  • Set code standards and give feedback to improve those around you

What we're looking for

  • Significant experience in software engineering as a Senior Engineer leading projects and mentoring, or as a Technical Lead
  • Ideally using Javascript, Python or Golang
  • Experience working directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements
  • Experience leading software engineering teams through technical delivery and either direct line management or mentoring
  • Deep understanding of agile ways of working, best practices and design patterns
  • Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices
  • Deep understanding of version control tools, e.g. Git
  • Understanding of DevOps practices and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR)
  • Empathy and people skills

Benefits

Training and Development Allowance - support for ongoing learning and professional development, subject to manager approval

  • Annual Company Bonus - share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance
  • Work Remotely and Flexibly - flexible working culture
  • Paid Time Off Package - 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, sick leave, marriage leave and more
  • Remote Working Allowance - budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in GBP) every 2 years to set up workspace
  • Healthcare - additional private healthcare
  • Pension & Insurances - pension match of up to 5%, Income Protection and Death in Service

How to get hired

  1. 1Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom) with a member of the Talent Team
  2. 2Panel Interview (60 mins via Zoom) with two Technical Directors
  3. 3Technical Lead Assessment (90 mins via Zoom) covering Architecture Design, Technical Implementation, and Code Standards and Feedback
  4. 4Possible additional interview with the client depending on the project

Apply

About Nearform

Mission

Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do.

Key facts

  • Global team built on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence
  • Conducts manual and electronic identity verification checks for prospective employees

What they value

  • Respect
  • Inclusivity
  • Diversity
  • Excellence
  • Technical excellence
  • Collaboration
  • Continuous learning