Lead Developer

Links Resourcing

Lead Developer – Java/Full Stack

Are you an experienced in leading scrum teams? Do you enjoy leading multi-disciplinary teams across multiple locations including both nearshore and offshore? Do you enjoy collaborating with product development teams (designers, business analysts, product owners, developers and quality assurance) to deliver amazing products for customers?

If so, we have an opportunity with a global leading multi-disciplinary consultancy client for a Lead Developer – Java/Full Stack, who will be tasked with supporting the business to build and release engaging, innovative applications to market quickly.

The role:

• Collaborate with the product development teams (designers, business analysts, product owners, developers and quality assurance) to deliver amazing experiences for our customers.
• Act as a technical lead for a specific area of expertise in the development team e.g. front-end, back-end, etc.
• Develop ideas with business analysts to find a pragmatic approach to the rapid delivery of prototypes.
• Coach and encourage colleagues through constant learning to improve their skills including junior, mid-level and senior developers.
• Work closely with the Product Owner and Scrum Master to develop the backlog and sprint pipeline.

Essential requirements:

• 8+ years of commercial development experience, focussed on Java development (preferably web-based applications).
• Experience building solutions that are resilient, scalable and manageable.
• Experience working with Rest APIs.
• Experience working with databases.
• Experience with continuous integration and automated deployment.
• Experience in Agile development environment and familiar with Agile ceremonies (e.g. stand-up, backlog refinement, sprint planning).
• Working with QAs and automated testing (e.g. TDD / BDD).
• Use of GIT or similar for code control and management.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing scrum teams

Desirable requirements:

• Working knowledge of Angular 2+.
• Experience deploying web applications on large cloud-based services provider (e.g. AWS/Azure) and familiar with the underlying architecture.
• Understanding of NoSQL database technologies (e.g. MongoDB).
• Set up and use of virtual environments and sandboxes.

In return you can expect a competitive remuneration package and a rewards package where you can select the benefits that suit your needs. The company also actively encourages continuous skill development and career progression.

If you can confidently demonstrate the skills for this exciting opportunity, please hit the apply link and forward us your up-to-date resume. We look forward to discussing this opportunity with you!