Technical Lead - Remote

Overview

This is a remote permanent position for those based in Ireland. If you’re an experienced technical team leader, love using and creating open-source software, and would enjoy working on a variety of interesting projects surrounded by inspiring Nearformers on the cutting edge of new technologies, then keep reading!

In Short

• Provide technical and line-management leadership to your development team.
• Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects.
• Identify and resolve blockers before they become issues.
• Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs.
• Shape and define architectural decisions.
• Provide reports to client and Nearform leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status.

Requirements

• Strong preference for candidates with experience leading Mobile (React Native) and frontend focused teams.
• Experience working directly with customers and users.
• Experience managing software engineering teams.
• Experience developing high quality software.
• Deep understanding of agile ways of working.
• Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices.
• Deep understanding of best practices and design patterns.
• Deep understanding of open source technologies and tools.
• Deep understanding of version control tools, GIT in particular.
• Understanding of cloud technologies.
• Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR).
• Understanding of DevOps practices.
• Drive to deliver outcomes for our customers.
• Empathy and people skills.

Benefits

• Work remotely; we have a genuine dedication to work/life balance.
• Work flexibly; we appreciate there are more important things in life than work.
• The Wellness Hub: We have a genuine commitment to fostering/improving Nearformers’ wellbeing.