Job: Lead Software Engineer (London W1)
Salary to £90,000pa
Benefits; pension, stock options*, free in-office lunches
Location; Mon-Fri onsite in London W1 offices (Piccadilly Circus)
NB: Please only apply if you are able to work from their London W1 offices Monday-Friday. Hybrid or remote working is not available.
Company
Having recently floated on *NASDAQ, this company is a dynamic, AI-first SaaS company known for leveraging the latest advancements in Generative AI to deliver world-class Ai commerce solutions. Recognized by industry leaders, they are in an exciting growth phase and seeking experienced professionals to join their innovative team. This is a chance to a pioneering team that's transforming the future of commerce with AI and ML!
The Role
They are seeking a highly skilled Lead (40% management, 60% hands on coding) Software Engineer with expertise in full-stack development, primarily using Python, to join their flagship SaaS product team. Their ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI and ML techniques and will play a critical role in designing and implementing cutting-edge features in their AI-driven SaaS solutions.
Experience
Leadership and Mentorship: Previous experience mentoring junior developers. Leadership skills to guide and manage project teams.
Design and Development: Proficiency in Python programming. Experience with web frameworks like Django and Flask. Strong understanding of database management (SQL/NoSQL).
Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience in defining project requirements and specifications.
Code Quality Assurance: Expertise in conducting code reviews. Knowledge of best practices in coding and software development.
Troubleshooting and Debugging: Strong problem-solving abilities. Experience in identifying and resolving code issues.
Staying Informed: Up-to-date knowledge of the latest trends and standards in Python development. Familiarity with new technologies and tools.
Performance Optimization: Skills in code and performance optimization. Experience in testing to ensure smooth software operation.
Documentation: Ability to document code and technical specifications properly.
Required
Previous experience leading & mentoring junior developers.
Leadership skills to guide and manage project teams.
Proven history as a Python Developer with a strong project portfolio.
Web Frameworks: Django, Flask.
Database: Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
Front-End: Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
Version Control: Proficiency in Git. GitHub
Testing Tools: pytest, unittest.
API Development: Building and integrating RESTful APIs.
Containerization and Cloud Platforms: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Google Cloud.
Beneficial
Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s with experience in the field.
Responsibilities
Mentoring junior developers, using your leadership skills to guide and manage project teams.
Leading engineering teams’ agile ceremonies
Analyse user and system requirements
Design flowcharts to illustrate software solutions
Write efficient code based on feature specifications
Develop user interfaces
Prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle
Design database architecture
Test and debug Java applications
Validate software functionality and security
Other Stuff
NB: Please only apply if you are able to work from their London W1 offices Monday-Friday. Hybrid or remote working is not available.
NB: for non-UK Citizens: we cannot accept applications from anyone requiring sponsorship (now or in the future) for UK permanent employment status. If you are using a work visa this must allow you to work in the UK unrestricted for at least the next 5 years.
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